No-Bake Chocolate Icebox Pie is a chocolate lovers dream come true! This simple recipe with 3 amazing chocolaty layers will rock your world. It all starts with a chocolate cookie crust, that is topped by a glorious chocolate filling and a homemade chocolate ganache.
7.8ounceschocolate flavored instant pudding and pie fillingtwo 3.9 ounce packages
2 3/4cupsbuttermilk
1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
8ouncesfrozen whipped toppingthawed
1/2cupfinely chopped German chocolate bar
1cupadditional whipped toppingthawed
Chocolate ganachefor drizzling
Chocolate Ganache
6ouncessemi sweet chocolatefinely chopped
6ouncesheavy whipping cream
Instructions
PREHEAT: the oven to 350°F.
MIX: the crust. In a bowl, combine 1 ¼ cups chocolate wafer crumbs, 5 tablespoons melted butter, and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar. Stir until well moistened.
PRESS: the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie dish.
BAKE: for 8 minutes until the crust is set. Cool completely.
WHISK: the filling. In a large bowl, whisk 2 ¾ cups buttermilk, the 7.8 ounces of pudding mix, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for 1 to 2 minutes, until thickened.
FOLD: in 8 ounces whipped topping and ½ cup chopped German chocolate.
POUR: the filling into the cooled crust. Cover tightly and FREEZE for at least 8 hours or overnight.
SOFTEN: the pie by letting it sit at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.
SPREAD: 1 cup whipped topping over the top. DRIZZLE with chocolate ganache.
MAKE THE GANACHE: Add 6 ounces chopped semi sweet chocolate to a microwave safe bowl. Pour 6 ounces heavy cream over it. Microwave for 1 minute. Let rest 5 minutes. WHISK until smooth.
Notes
Make Ahead: This pie must freeze at least 8 hours. It can be made 2 days ahead.Storage: Keep tightly wrapped in the freezer for up to 1 month.Serving Tip: Remove from the freezer early so the filling softens enough to slice cleanly.Variation: Swap chocolate wafer crumbs for Oreo crumbs for a richer crust.