Chocolate Jello Pudding Pie {No Bake Dessert!}

Name: Chocolate Jello Pudding Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 Shortbread pie crust; 3 oz cream cheese (softened); 2 T sugar; 1 T milk (for white layer); 1 cup whipped topping (thawed); 7.8 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix (2-3.9 boxes); 1 ¾ cup milk (for chocolate layer)

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5 from 13 votes

Prep: 10 minutes

Chill Time: 2 hours

Total: 10 minutes

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This chocolate jello pudding pie is pretty to look at and so easy to make because it’s a no bake pie. The cream cheese layer adds a hint of a cheesecake flavor. Combined with creamy chocolate, it is a dessert lover’s delight!

Chocolate Jello Pudding Pie with a cup of coffee and pie dish in the background.

The chocolate pudding pie recipe combines the rich chocolate creaminess of the pudding coupled with that white cream cheesy layer underneath is just a perfect combination of flavors. Aesthetically, it looks very pretty on a plate, too. This is a dessert that you can be proud to bring to a party or save for a little private party for yourself.

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What We Love About This Jello Pudding Chocolate Pie Recipe

An easy recipe but with the the addition of the creamy whipped layer that elevates this pie from an ordinary pudding pie. Elegant enough to serve to company and simple enough for any night of the week.

10 Minute Dessert: So quick and easy make it and then chill it.
Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry.
Family Friendly: A wonderful addition to any meal or gathering because everyone loves chocolate.

Chocolate Jello Pudding Pie with two slices on white plates.

Ingredient Notes for the Jello Chocolate Pudding Pie

Shortbread pie crust: Use a store bought or homemade. Graham cracker crust works too.
Cream Cheese: Make sure that it is softened, take out of the fridge and allow to reach room temperature.
Sugar: White sugar.
Milk : Whole Milk works best.
Whipped Topping: thawed.
Chocolate Pudding Mix: Instant pudding mix, such as jell-o chocolate pudding, not the pie filling.

Sugar, butter cream, pudding mix to make the pie.

Equipment Needed for the Cool Whip Pudding Pie

Mixing Bowls
Measuring Cup
Whisk

How to Make Chocolate Cream Pie with Pudding

These are the basic steps for making jello chocolate pudding pie. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.

Mixing the cookie crumbs and the butter to make a crust.

STEP 1: CHEESE LAYER

First, combine room temperature cream cheese with sugar and 1 tablespoon milk and then mix on medium speed in a large bowl until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into the crust and smooth.

STEP 2: CHOCOLAATE LAYER

Next, in another mixing bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes or until soft-set and then pour the pudding mixture onto the white layer of the pie, smooth with a spatula.

Mix the ingredients together for the chocolate layer.

STEP 3: SET

Lastly, refrigerate till set and well chilled, at least 2 hours.

Assembling the layers and decorating the pie.

Prep and Storage Tips for Chocolate Pudding Pies

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME

Making this pudding pie is advance is a must so that it has time to set, at least two hours but will last in the refrigerator for up to a week.

HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE

A Pie Keeper is a hand way to store this pie or take it to any event you need it for or you can wrap the pie with plastic wrap or foil.

HOW TO FREEZE THIS EASY CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE RECIPE

Of course, you can freeze this pie for up to three months, however, the freezer may affect the consistency and texture of the pie.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jello Pudding Pie

HOW TO MAKE THIS EASY CHOCOLATE PIE RECIPE LOWER CALORIE

Make your own crust with a sugar free cookie and use a low fat or fat free cream cheese and finally use a sugar free pudding and cool whip. It will still taste amazing with lots of chocolate flavor.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE DIFFERENT FLAVORS OF PUDDING?

Indeed, you can make with a vanilla or butterscotch pudding.

DO I HAVE TO USE JELLO CHOCOLATE PUDDING?

No, you can use any brand that you enjoy or use a store bought brand, they all work great. Just make sure that it is instant pudding and not the cook variety.

Expert Tips for Making This Easy Chocolate Pudding Pie

This Recipe Can be Doubled: A great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two pie shells.
Add Cookies: Crushed cookie pieces in the pudding layer add texture and crunch.
Decorate: Top slices with chocolate syrup drizzles, chocolate chips, shaved chocolate bar with a vegetable peeler, oreo cookie crumbs, fruit like bananas or strawberries or decorate with sprinkles.
Variation tip: A chocolate crust or oreo crust either purchased oreo pie crust or make with melted butter and crushed oreo cookies to make an oreo cookie crust, it is a wonderful treat for this creamy chocolate pudding pie.

What to Serve with Chocolate Jello Pudding Pie

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5 from 13 votes