Easy Chocolate Cream Cheese Layer Pie Recipe

This decadent chocolate cream cheese layer pie is a family and friend favorite! Incredibly easy to make, this recipe delivers rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake flavors in every bite. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or a special weeknight treat. Easily customizable – experiment with different pudding flavors or make it a lighter, fat-free version with simple substitutions. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 250 mins
Calories 126.1 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Chocolate Cream Cheese Layer Pie

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 cups whipped topping (Cool Whip or similar), divided
  • 9 Inch Oreo Cookie Pie Crust
  • Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix

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How to Make Easy Chocolate Cream Cheese Layer Pie

  1. In a large bowl, beat together 8 ounces of cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of milk, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar using a wire whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups of whipped topping.
  3. Spread this cream cheese mixture evenly onto the bottom of your prepared pie crusts.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of milk and your chosen chocolate instant pudding mix (following package instructions).
  5. Beat with a wire whisk for 2 minutes, or until the pudding is well blended and thickened.
  6. Immediately stir in the remaining whipped topping (about 1 1/2 cups).
  7. Carefully spread this chocolate pudding mixture over the cream cheese layer in the pie crust.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the pie to set completely.
  9. Store leftover pie in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

21g

Carbs

4g