Easy Chocolate Pie

Prep 5 minutes
Cook 55 minutes
Servings 8

This quick and Easy Chocolate Pie recipe is so rich and creamy, but not overly sweet. It’s incredibly simple to make with only 5 pantry ingredients for the filling and 5 minutes of prep. The hardest part is waiting for it to be done baking!

slice of chocolate pie with whipped cream and chocolate shavings

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Both chocolate and pie are near and dear to my heart, so you can only imagine how much I love this chocolate pie recipe. It has a smooth and creamy texture, almost like chocolate pudding, with a decadent flavor and yet not overly sweet. And it’s so ridiculously easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. The filling literally takes 5 minutes to prep.

I always serve it with a dollop of homemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings – and then have to force myself not to eat three slices. It’s so good!

Linda says:

overhead whole uncut baked chocolate pie

What’s in this Easy Chocolate Pie Recipe?

You only need six simple ingredients to make this chocolate pie recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card below for the exact measurements.

  • Granulated sugar – Makes the pie sweet. This is a dessert!
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder – This is what makes the pie chocolatey! We love Ghirardelli or Hersheyโ€™s.
  • Eggs – Gives the pie filling structure.
  • Unsalted butter – Adds richness and necessary moisture to the filling. I use unsalted, so the filling isnโ€™t overly salty.
  • Evaporated milk – This helps thicken the filling and makes it creamier and lighter without adding extra sweetness. See note below.
  • Pie crust – You need a regular 9-inch pie shell, not deep dish. My homemade pie crust works great or a store bought rolled unbaked crust works great, too. It is not baked first. The pie shell and filling bake together at the same time.
  • Optional, for serving whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
baked chocolate pie in pie plate with slice missing

Tips for the Best Chocolate Pie

  • Use the correct amount of evaporated milk and butter. Evaporated milk typically comes in a 12 ounce can, but you only use 5 ounces for this recipe. Also, a 1/2 stick of butter is not the same thing as a 1/2 cup of butter. You need a 1/2 stick for this recipe, which is 1/4 cup. If you use more evaporated milk and/or butter than is called for, youโ€™ll have a soupy mess.
  • Prevent the pie crust from over-browning. After 30 minutes of baking, check on your crust and use a crust protector or cover the edges with foil, if necessary to prevent over-browning.
  • Enhance the chocolate flavor. A 1/2 teaspoon of instant espresso powder beaten into the filling will not make the pie taste like coffee, but will enhance the chocolate flavor. A little sprinkle of sea salt on each slice when serving also heightens the chocolate flavor. Salt and chocolate love one another!
slice of chocolatey pie on serving spatula

Serving Suggestions

This chocolate pie is best enjoyed at room temperature, but it’s also good cold. I love to serve slices with fresh piped whipped cream and some chocolate shavings. You could even elevate it further with a drizzle of caramel sauce or a spoonful of raspberry sauce and fresh raspberries.

Proper Storage

  • Counter. After baking, the pie should be left at room temperature as the cooling process normally takes several hours, and can sit out on the counter for a day, loosely covered with foil. Make sure it’s away from light and moisture.
  • Fridge. If you have leftovers, the pie should be covered with foil and placed in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep in mind the longer it chills, the more it will dry out.
  • Freeze. Cool pie completely, wrap tightly with aluminum foil, then place in a heavy-duty freezer bag. For best results, use the frozen chocolate pie within 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.

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Easy Chocolate Pie

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 55 minutes
Total: 1 hour
Servings: 8
This quick and Easy Chocolate Pie recipe is so rich and creamy, but not overly sweet. It's incredibly simple to make with only 5 pantry ingredients for the filling and 5 minutes of prep.

Ingredients 

  • 1 & 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 & 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, , melted
  • 5 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 9-inch pie crust, , homemade or store bought
  • whipped cream, , for serving, optional
  • chocolate shavings, , for serving, optional

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder. Vigorously whisk in the eggs, butter, and evaporated milk until completely combined and smooth (batter will be thin.)
  • Pour batter into the pie crust and bake for about 50-55 minutes or until the filling sets and there is a thin crust on the top. (It might be slightly jiggly in the center, but thatโ€™s okay – as it sits and cools, it will set up more.)
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • Slice and serve with a little whipped cream and chocolate shavings!

Notes

Make sure you use a regular 9-inch pie shell, not deep dish. Homemade or store-bought. It is not par-baked. If your oven runs hot and you notice your crust is browning too fast, use a crust protector toward the end of of the baking time. Don’t miss the helpful tips and storage info in the article.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

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265 Comments

  1. David P says:

    5 stars
    Made 2 of these pies today. One for my wife and I and one for our neighbors. It was fantastic and easy enough for a non baker like me to do. The flavor was awesome. I would recommend the homemade crust ,as well!

  2. Fap says:

    5 stars
    This pie was easy to make and so good. Iโ€™ll definitely be making it again.

  3. Jill says:

    Do you thaw the pie crust or do you bake it from frozen? Please and thanks!

    1. Amy@BellyFull says:

      If using a frozen pie shell, it does not need to be thawed first.

  4. Alison says:

    5 stars
    So easy and absolutely delicious, not too sweet. We loved it.

  5. Gail Herbest says:

    5 stars
    This was quick and easy and turned out great, it reminded me of a gooey brownie, I was out of evaporaterd milk so used 1/2 and 1/2

  6. Addie says:

    5 stars
    It was the best pie I ever made and it was very fast and fun!!!

  7. Addie says:

    5 stars
    TY this is the best pie ever!!!

  8. TJ says:

    5 stars
    Excellent chocolate pie recipe! Easy to make and delicious. After baking the pie for 50 minutes, I added a meringue and baked for another 5-7 minutes.. It turned out great.

  9. Karen says:

    5 stars
    Easy. I used heavy cream instead of evaporated milk and added vanilla.

  10. Ann Mendelson says:

    5 stars
    I picked this recipe to try because 1) it was easy and 2) I had most of the ingredients already. My daughter wanted me to bring a chocolate dessert to our small family Christmas dinner. I found this one and decided to test it on my husband & I before. It was easy to make and was delicious. I like the idea of adding whipped cream and got caramel topping. Yum!! Easy and good – my kind of recipe!!

  11. Gina says:

    5 stars
    easy and incredible! I’m making one for a holiday treat to my friend coming over 12-23-24

  12. Cheryll Stephens says:

    5 stars
    This pie is sooooo good and easy. I highly recommend.

  13. Sarah says:

    5 stars
    This recipe was great! It came together very easily and had a texture similar to chocolate pudding. My family enjoyed it and I think I’ll be adding this to my repertoire of favorite recipes!

  14. Shel says:

    5 stars
    This was a crowd pleaser on Thanksgiving!

  15. Vunessa M says:

    Made it today for the first time. I thought my eggs were too small and added 3. Ended up with leftover batter haha. Waiting for it to bake, it smells delicious !! Thank you so much for the recipe

  16. Bobbi Benjamin says:

    5 stars
    I love your recipe for chocolate pie! I have made it several times and love it no matter how it looks!
    This time the pie had several cracks Should I worry
    Maybe I overcooked it
    Any ideas or suggestions Thanks

  17. Mandy says:

    Do I cook my thawed pie crust first?

    1. Amy@Bellyfull says:

      No. This is mentioned in the article and recipe card notes.

  18. Katherine says:

    5 stars
    I loved this chocolate pie! So easy, delicious and not too sweet.. This one is a keeper

  19. Michelle says:

    Hello! Do you need to blind-bake the pie crust so it’s not soft on the bottom? Or will baking it with the filling be okay?

    1. Amy@Bellyfull says:

      This is mentioned in the recipe card notes.

  20. Christah R says:

    5 stars
    I have been making this recipe for a few years and I love it!

  21. Mary says:

    5 stars
    This is THE BEST chocolate pie recipe! I’m throwing out all my others lol. I can’t believe how quick and easy the filling is. Wow. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool completely because I’m impatient lol, but glad I did. The sliced nicely and the filling was perfect. Thanks for sharing this.

  22. Licy says:

    5 stars
    Love your recipes. Havenโ€™t made this but I have a question. How would you do it for just the filling? Would I just cook it on the stovetop? If so, how long.

    1. Amy@BellyFull says:

      Hi Licy – The filling isn’t meant to be cooked alone or as pudding. It’s part of the pie and needs to be baked with the crust.

  23. Joan says:

    I really really dislike the taste of evaporated milk, can I substitute something else?

    1. Amy@BellyFull says:

      I’ve never tested this recipe with anything other than the evaporated milk, so I can’t vouch for results using substitutions.

    2. Laura says:

      I use 5 ounces Half and Half.

  24. Mary Hebert says:

    5 stars
    Husband was drooling waiting for pie to cool. He loved it. I mean loved it.

  25. Quilly says:

    5 stars
    This is the easiest to make chocolate pie, ever!

    1. George Yoon says:

      5 stars
      Me too!

  26. Lori B. says:

    5 stars
    Amazingly easy and amazingly delicious! Thank you Amy! I have Celiac disease and doubled the recipe and poured into 2 gluten free pie crusts. Baked on a cookie sheet to prevent overflow, as gluten free pie crusts can be shallow. Came out moist and truly delicious!!

  27. Nancy says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing and easy to prepare.

  28. Rebecca says:

    5 stars
    At 12 midnight I had a huge craving for chocolate pie and decided against boxed pudding mix for filling and doubt that I will ever use anything but your delicious recipe.. It’s top notch yummy and so easy to make! Thank you so much : )

  29. Linda says:

    5 stars
    Iโ€™m 80 years old…can you imagine how many Chocolate Pies Iโ€™ve made? This is the best and easiest recipe ever!

  30. Tammy Williamson says:

    5 stars
    Wonderful recipe! Tastes like my dear Granny recipe but so much easier. My husband and I devoured the pie in 2 days.

  31. Nate says:

    wonder if it will be good with coconut mixed in?

    1. Deb says:

      5 stars
      I tried adding about 1 1/3 c. coconut flakes and it was delicious!!

  32. Jenn says:

    Excited to try this- the reviews are great. Is it okay to use a graham cracker pie crust?

    1. Joy curtis says:

      Can I use a chocolate Graham cracker crust?

  33. Suzanne says:

    Is the pie typically served at room temp or chilled?

  34. Debi B says:

    5 stars
    Loved this so much! Super easy and tasty! Used salted butter since thatโ€™s all we had and it didnโ€™t taste salty at all. I love easy pie recipes because I ?? pies so much better than cakes. This is a keeper for sure!

    1. Alice says:

      5 stars
      Great pie recipe! So easy and wonderful taste, not too sweet. I served with homemade whipped cream and sliced strawberries. Would definitely make again.

  35. Betty says:

    5 stars
    This was so simple and delicious. Not overly sweet, just perfect.

  36. AJ says:

    5 stars
    I love this pie. It tastes similar to a recipe my mom used to make but forgot it due to her age.

  37. Trina says:

    5 stars
    Best dessert for our Thanksgiving feast this year! Going to make it again for Christmas. So easy and not overly sweet.

  38. Jackie Theall says:

    5 stars
    Love your beautiful smile. Going to put together the chocolate pie and hope itโ€™s good. When I was a kid โ€œWaffle Houseโ€ had the BEST chocolate pie and they stop serving it. Iโ€™ll see if this takes its place. Lol ??

  39. Sarah Hunter says:

    5 stars
    I’ve had this recipe bookmarked for years. I have no idea how many times I’ve made it. It’s the best!!

    1. Jamie says:

      5 stars
      The feeling came out a little bit cracked and collapsed. Is that normal?

      1. Amy@BellyFull says:

        Yes, totally normal!

    2. Brandy Foil-Nelson says:

      Is it possible to substitute the evaporated milk with whole milk?

  40. Anna says:

    5 stars
    Made this for Friendsgiving and it was everyone’s favorite dessert – not a crumb left!

  41. Ellen Hoffman says:

    5 stars
    I made this recipe last night. It was a big hit with company. It tastes even better the next day. I made whipped cream and spread it on top of the pie.

  42. Kasha says:

    If I donโ€™t have unsalted butter can I use salted butter?

    1. Amy@BellyFull says:

      Hi Kasha! Yes, that’s fine. It will just give the pie a bit of a salty taste, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Chocolate and salt love one another.

  43. Katrina says:

    5 stars
    SO easy and delicious!! I’m not much of a baker so was thrilled to find this recipe and be able to pull it off without any issues. Everyone loved it, thanks!

  44. Windy Lewis says:

    5 stars
    Girl, you have turned me into a chocolate pie addic . Thank you.

  45. anne says:

    quick question….what type of cocoa powder did you use? Dutch process or other?

  46. Sarah says:

    5 stars
    Can’t even believe how easy and delicious this was. All the praise. Thanks for sharing!

    1. Paticia says:

      5 stars
      I made this pie recipe last year for Christmas and it was so easy and such a hit, I made TWO again yesterday for our Thanksgiving feast – can’t wait!

  47. Mrs Bufka says:

    5 stars
    This was so easy and delicious!

  48. Deanna leamon says:

    5 stars
    I have used your recipe for several occasions now and it’s absolutely everyone’s favorite! I made a second one and added Hershey’s white chocolate chips and caramel just a good squeeze in a circle and everyone said that is possibly the best pie I have ever made!! I make a killer homemade banana pudding and when I tell you I can’t make enough I mean that lol took 2 big pans to work and was gone within minutes!!! Everyone always ask me to make it for every event ?? I do it because cooking is my passion and my release of life for just a few minutes! Thank you for your recipe I absolutely love it ??

  49. Lori says:

    5 stars
    Very simple to follow. Only question is should pie Crack while baking?

  50. Danielle Hamilton says:

    5 stars
    This is a great chocolate pie recipe. I have added espresso powder and made it as listed and both are delicious. It is always the favorite of our family dinners. I also omit the chocolate and add shredded coconut for a coconut custard pie.

    1. Vicki says:

      5 stars
      Delicious….the whole family loved it!

    2. H Plocher says:

      I just popped this in the oven, but now Iโ€™m wishing I had tossed in some coconut to the chocolate mixture!

  51. Yvette says:

    5 stars
    This was a hit for Pi Day at the office! I added espresso powder to amp the chocolate flavor up, and now everyone’s asking for the link to this recipe :)

  52. Pauletta says:

    5 stars
    My husband wanted a chocolate pie for his birthday. I decided to make one , I searched for a recipe while in the store , so I bought the ingredients.
    I followed the instructions to the letter. It turned out amazing!!
    Itโ€™s a keeper

  53. Klaus says:

    5 stars
    Was excellent. I was wondering if i doubled the recipe for a deep dish pie and baked it for longer would that work? I know i would have some left over as well.

  54. SH says:

    5 stars
    Made this for my 92 year old auntโ€™s birthday and she absolutely loved it and kept reminding me to leave the recipe for her. It is so easy and delicious.

  55. Franny says:

    5 stars
    So easy and delicious! I added just a pinch of salt and instant coffee granules to the batter to intensify the chocolate flavor.

  56. Teresa says:

    5 stars
    I am a profound lover of chocolate, and this is my favorite chocolate pie recipe. The fact that itโ€™s also the easiest chocolate pie recipe is just a bonus. I prefer its brownie-like texture over more pudding-y mousse pies. So thanks, Amy, for this recipe that has become a part of our family traditions (including my birthdays!)

  57. Jeanne says:

    Can you make this without a crust?

  58. Margaret says:

    5 stars
    This was the hit dessert for Christmas this year! Made as directed – only change was I decided to drizzle a little chocolate ganache over each slice. It’s so easy and not too sweet. Really good!

  59. Leanna says:

    Is this also called a chocolate chess pie? Thank you, it looks delicious will have to try it!

  60. Lollipop says:

    5 stars
    I was looking for a quick and easy chocolate dessert for Thanksgiving. I used refrigerated pie crust, and it turned wonderful!

  61. Lena says:

    5 stars
    Made this for Thanksgiving along with a few other pies and this was easily everyone’s favorite. It’s not fancy but definitely delivers on taste and so so easy.

  62. brit says:

    5 stars
    quick, easy, & delicious!

  63. Sydney Rushing says:

    5 stars
    Have made this pie for thanksgiving & Christmas every year for the past 4 years. It is a huge hit and requested EVERY time. I have finally memorized the recipe. Yum!

  64. Lilly says:

    5 stars
    Served for Thanksgiving with whipped cream and it was everyone’s favorite dessert. So easy, too! Will make it from now on every year – thank you!

  65. KathyG says:

    5 stars
    Made exactly as directed except a teaspoon of good vanilla. This could be the base for so many flavors! Chile, cinnamon, orange- it is beautiful and exactly how I remember my Naniโ€™s. Thank you!

  66. Colorado Pam says:

    5 stars
    I made this recipe and made an Oreo crust out of chocolate peanut butter pie Oreos! Wow! It was so so yummy!

  67. River P says:

    5 stars
    this recipe is my go to chocolate pie recipe, I absolutely love it

  68. Mary Elliott says:

    5 stars
    This recipe was easy and so, so good!
    I used a mix of whole milk and heavy cream.

    1. Amy Sky says:

      I’m grateful you wrote the substitution for evaporated milk. As a result, I think i will try this recipe for my chocolate loving teen girl.

  69. Amy A says:

    5 stars
    I have made this pie 3 times already in 4 months. I cook for seniors at an Independent Living Apartment Community which I cook for. Each lunch meal has a dessert. Man o man, this was a hit! I do have a question, can this pie be frozen???

  70. Jamie Basso says:

    5 stars
    Wonderful texture and taste, chocolatey but not too sweet, just right, especially with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!

  71. Una says:

    5 stars
    Thanks simple and elegant. Forget cookies this is the bomb!

  72. Traci says:

    5 stars
    So so good.

  73. Chasitee Gregory says:

    5 stars
    My husband and I love this chocolate pie recipe.

  74. J.C. says:

    5 stars
    So simple and delicious. Love this pie. Will make again.

  75. deva says:

    5 stars
    I loved this recipe so much

    1. deva says:

      5 stars
      <3

  76. Mamarupp says:

    5 stars
    The flavor is good. Overall excellent recipe.

    1. Hillary says:

      5 stars
      I’m a novice baker but this was so easy to make. Was thrilled with the results. Great flavor too.

  77. Rachel says:

    This looks so good! Can it be put in the refrigerator right away to cool faster, or does it need to completely cool on the counter? Thanks!

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Hi Rachel! It needs to cool completely before place in the fridge.

  78. Penny says:

    Hey, great recipe. I was thinking of finishing with ganache, what do you think?

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Sure!

  79. George says:

    5 stars
    This recipe was a huge success! I didn’t find it overly sweet, I am not fond of overly sweet desserts. I added 2 teaspoons of instant espresso powder to the recipe like others have suggested. I will make it again!

  80. Lori says:

    5 stars
    So easy and delicious. Sweet, but not overly. We all loved it. Thinking of making it again for Easter.

  81. Jean says:

    5 stars
    This pie uses simple ingredients and is so delicious and easy to make. My guests called it โ€œdivineโ€. I will definitely make it again!

    1. Adina Gail says:

      5 stars
      This is chocolate pie is the best ever and so so easy

      1. Darlene says:

        Can you use chocolate squares instead of Coco powder

  82. LouAnn says:

    5 stars
    Didnโ€™t have evaporated milk so used 5 oz. of unsweetened full fat coconut milk! Very tasty! First time making a chocolate pie. Will definitely make again! So easy and yummy!

  83. NanaToni says:

    4 stars
    Super easy, no-fuss ingredients. But I chose this recipe based on comments that it was Not overly sweet. It was so very sweet.

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      We, like so many others have commented, don’t think this pie is very sweet at all. So it’s just another case of how different all of our taste buds are.

      1. Nate says:

        Any recommendations for a 10 inch pie pan?

        1. Amy@BellyFull says:

          If that’s all you have, you can still make this, but the filling will be thinner and it won’t take as long to bake, so check on it sooner.

  84. Ronnie says:

    5 stars
    Made this pie for Thanksgiving and I’m making it again for Christmas. It’s so easy and just the right amount of sweetness.

  85. Teresa Hale says:

    hi! do you think this would be good with crushed peppermint on top to give it some winter color? i’d add after baking, correct? and then whipped cream! also, it wouldn’t be wise to make it with fat-free evaporated milk, would it?

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      I crushed peppermint candies on top with would delish! And I would recommend sticking with full fat evaporated milk to make sure it sets properly. Enjoy!

  86. Bobbi says:

    5 stars
    Perfect every time! So easy to put together. Great for holidays or any time. Donโ€™t forget the whipped cream.

  87. Carolyn Smith Moorman says:

    5 stars
    This is my 3rd or 4th pie I’ve made using this recipe! Loved it! Easy and tasty!

  88. Demma says:

    Can a Meringue topping be added? If I bake it 45 min and then add the Meringue for the remaining 10…will this hurt the pie?

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Without further testing I can’t say, sorry. But you can try it!

      1. AMozingo says:

        5 stars
        Can I substitute whole milk for evaporate milk

    2. Nicole says:

      5 stars
      I did Demma and it was great! I took mine out at 40-42 minutes, added my meringue, and put it back for another 8-10 minutes. Looked and tasted great! My husband said it was fantastic. His only complaint was that there wasnโ€™t enough!!

  89. Janet says:

    5 stars
    Love it ! Just wish I had read all the instructions about the crust not be cooked ahead of time. Made 4 pies already !

  90. Gini Hupfer says:

    Can you use a store bought Oreo crust with this recipe?

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      I’ve never tested it that way, but you could try it.

    2. J.C. says:

      I made a graham cracker crust and made this pie. And it was great.

  91. Carla says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely loved it. Sweet, but not overly. Texture was creamy. Couldn’t believe how easy it was. Making it again for Thanksgiving and maybe even Christmas!

  92. Anon says:

    could you do it without the evaporated milk?

  93. YC says:

    Does this recipe work on a graham cracker crust? If so, does the curst need to be baked first

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      It should be fine, and no you should not need to bake it first. If making it homemade, I would chill it first to make sure it solidifies.

  94. Ingrid says:

    5 stars
    Just wonderful. So glad I found this recipe. Am going to make it again for Thanksgiving.

  95. Diane Bowen says:

    5 stars
    Simply DELICIOUS!

  96. Donna says:

    5 stars
    Delicious and soooo easy. Topped with cool whip.

  97. Esther Lash says:

    5 stars
    AWESOME recipe!! Loved it so much, and easy to make!

  98. Tricia says:

    5 stars
    I was making several different individual pies for a wedding reception and made my ole stanby recipe I have made a 100 times (pudding type and meringue). For some reason, the pudding didn’t thicken and due to time I didn’t start over. So I Googled – easy chocolate pie -and this came up and after reading reviews, I gave it a try. I made whipped cream available for those who wanted it. The pies were a hit and several have asked for the recipe. So glad I found this!

  99. Donna Clements says:

    5 stars
    My whole family, even my grandmother who is not big on chocolate, love this pie. It rarely lasts more than 1 day.

  100. Avis Glisson says:

    5 stars
    Wow!!! Delicious!

    1. Avis Glisson says:

      Amy, was wondering if this hi can be frozen? Wanted to make some up in advance to take to my niece. Best pie ever!!?

      1. Amy @Belly Full says:

        Hi Avis! We’ve never actually tried freezing this pie. Once thawed it might separate, but you could try it?? Cool completely, wrap in plastic wrap and then transfer to a freezer safe bag. I wouldn’t freeze longer than 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight. If you do, let us know the results!

  101. Carol says:

    5 stars
    Great recipe. Tasty, easy, fast and delicious. Best very cold. I used blender and loved the crusty top layer.

    1. Terry Broughton says:

      5 stars
      Goes together in no time! I added two tsp of espresso powder. Delicious!

  102. Kathellen Doser says:

    5 stars
    Made this for Easter – easy, delicious. Everyone loved it. Will make again.

  103. Sue says:

    5 stars
    This was our Easter dessert and everyone loved it! So easy. Perfect sweetness and texture. Filing this one in the permanent binder. Thank you!

  104. AJ says:

    I made this in a 7 inch pie and realized it needed to cook the same time as a 9 inch pie. After cooling it was still jiggly. So i put jt back in. Is this okay and will it still set in refrigerator?

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Hi AJ – I’ve never made this in anything other than a 9-inch pie dish. The filling will definitely be deeper in a 7-inch and require a longer baking time, but not sure how much longer. You’ll also want to cover the crust so it doesn’t burn.

    2. Leon says:

      I’m making the pie and I was wondering if it would make the pie runny if I added a tablespoon of rum to it?

      1. Amy @Belly Full says:

        1 tablespoon will be fine – sounds delicious!

  105. Kayla says:

    5 stars
    This was possibly the easiest dessert I’ve ever made – and it was perfect. Sweet, but not too sweet, creamy, and delicious.

  106. Nena says:

    5 stars
    Wonderful pie
    Passed it on to my son who loves to cook easy recipes. Wonderful pie

  107. Juliet Mynard says:

    5 stars
    So delicious and so easy! Homemade whipped cream made it perfect!

  108. Debbie says:

    5 stars
    My new favorite pie! Not overly sweet, but wonderfully chocolate-y and so so easy. Excellent recipe – thank you!

  109. Kathleen says:

    5 stars
    Very easy and delicious! Sweet, but not overly. It was perfect.

  110. Kay says:

    5 stars
    I am hoping to take this to a bake sale tomorrow. Does it have to be refrigerated during the sale?

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Hi Kay! Yes, it is recommended that this pie stays refrigerated.

  111. Carmen says:

    5 stars
    This was easy to make. My friends loved the pie.

  112. Rm says:

    5 stars
    My hubby is gluten free and he enjoyed this easy pie.

    1. Cindy says:

      What kind of crust did you use?

  113. Angie says:

    5 stars
    I’ve made this recipe 4 times now with all different crusts. Oreo, vanilla, chocolate and chocolate peppermint nut crusts. They’re all delicious and my family loves this recipe! I love this recipe because it’s so fast and easy. Thank you!

  114. Pam I. says:

    5 stars
    I donโ€™t generally rate recipes, but this one is stellar! Absolutely perfect, my whole family loved it! Reminded us of an under baked brownie in the BEST WAY!

  115. Sam S says:

    Can this be done with gram cracker crust?

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      I’ve never test it that way, but you could try it!

      1. Judy Roberts says:

        5 stars
        We loved the pie. I thought it could have a larger amount of filling. Could you double the recipe ?

        1. Nicole says:

          Did you ever try this? I was wondering that myself!

    2. Grayson says:

      Hi I am going to try this recipe! But this may be a dumb question but can I use unsweetened cocoa powder? I’m not much of a baker but I been wanting to try new things.

      1. Amy @Belly Full says:

        Hi Grayson – yes, it should be unsweetened cocoa powder.

  116. Loretta says:

    5 stars
    Delicious, — and so simple, thank you—I do have a question, it turn out to be a thin pie, — it that how it should be,? I made my own crust and used a 9 inch pan–perhaps my pan was too big?

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      If it’s a standard 9-inch shell, it will full it fairly well (as seen in my pictures.) If it’s a deep dish 9-inch shell, it will be thinner (as seen in my video.) Hope that helps!

  117. Lily says:

    5 stars
    I made this on a whim and because of the reviews. It is was so easy to put together and very good. I will definitely make this recipe again.

  118. Esther Elliott says:

    5 stars
    Very good! Thank you for this recipe!!

  119. Cynthia says:

    5 stars
    This pie is delicious.
    I must admit I had my doubts about this recipe, but it really is easy and quick to make. The flavor is rich and chocolatey. It will definitely be my
    “go to” chocolate pie from now on.

  120. Jerry painter says:

    5 stars
    Love this pie and it’s very easy to make

  121. Renee says:

    5 stars
    Oh wow is all I can say! I had homemade crust as well. It didn’t even need whipped topping!

  122. Raquel says:

    5 stars
    Was looking for something quick and simple. Had all the ingredients except for the unsalted butter or sugar. I used brown sugar instead and store bought crust. Came out perfect! Added some whip cream on top and it was just what I wanted. Will definitely be making again!

  123. Becca e says:

    5 stars
    I made this once with granulated white sugar. It was fantastic. I only have brown sugar right now though, do you think it would work the same?

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Hi Becca – without further recipe testing, I can’t vouch for the results, but you could try it!

    2. Jaime says:

      This recipe was very easy to follow but I do have a question…is the top supposed to crack once you have taken it out of the oven? The top layer was crispy.

  124. Kitty says:

    I will be making a pie for the first time and this recipe sounds less intimidating than most. Could I substitute with brown sugar, or will that make the pie jiggly?

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Hi Kitty! You can try it, but I’ve never made this with brown sugar, so I can’t vouch for the results.

  125. NCstar says:

    5 stars
    I rarely leave feedback… But this one definitely deserves a rave review! Was making hm potpie, I had leftover piecrust dough, wanted something other than a fruit pie. This was perfect! Much less time consuming and less ingredients than my GMs meringue pie.
    Husband absolutely loved it as did I and my best friend who finished it off.

    A note, I realized I did not have evaporated milk on hand but did have condensed milk, long story short because of the already added sugar I used half condensed milk and mixed it with regular milk to match the required amount The pie set-up perfect with an around the edge fudge like texture that was awesome finish.

  126. Anne says:

    5 stars
    Made this for my chocolate loving husband’s birthday – absolutely scrumptious! I added a 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and partially pre-baked a store bought pie crust to make sure the bottom crust stayed crispy, This pie is a Winner!

  127. Wendy Todys says:

    5 stars
    Whoops. I needed to rate this. And if there were more stars available, Iโ€™d give it those too!

  128. Wendy Todys says:

    5 stars
    This is my second time making the pie. It was gone in a day our first go round. Today I used a deep dish pie and doubled it. I hope it turns out ok. Itโ€™s in the oven now. Do you think I should bake longer ? Just put it in….

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Hi Wendy – I have never tried doubling the filling and using a deep dish shell, so I can’t vouch for the results on that. My concern is that in order for the filling to cook properly, you’ll need to cook it for so long that the crust will overcook. Maybe next time, just make 2 regular pies? Let me know how it turns out!

      1. Wendy Todys says:

        5 stars
        I went ten min longer and the crust still looks perfect. Best pie ever. Thank you so much!

        1. Amy @Belly Full says:

          Awesome, I’m so glad! Thanks for coming back to let me know!

  129. LL says:

    5 stars
    Delish…. EASY!!! Thanks for the great recipe! I topped mine with chopped pecans before baking and served it with whipped cream with a few chocolate shavings. It turned out perfect!

  130. Robin says:

    Don’t have unsalted butter, can I use regular butter?

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      It will give it a salty flavor and it’s not my preference, but yes, you can – it will still be delicious .

  131. Sindhu says:

    5 stars
    Awesome recipe. Came out really well.

  132. Sara says:

    5 stars
    So amazing. Great nutty flavor. I wish I followed another reviewers advice about adding walnuts but I will DEFINITELY be making again. So easy and delicious.

  133. Susan says:

    5 stars
    So quick and easy and sooooooo good! I throw toasted pecans in mine. Make extras and pop them into the freezer for another day. I keep Marie Callendar’s frozen pie crusts in my freezer, so it’s easy to make two. Goofed today and used half cup of butter instead of a fourth. I’ll just cook it a little longer!

    1. Lynne says:

      Are you using a deep dish pie crust?

  134. Tracey D says:

    5 stars
    I was looking for an easy recipe to satisfy my chocolate craving and this recipe DEFINITELY is it!
    I added 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts at the end and Iโ€™m so glad I did. They added nice texture and nutty flavor. Since I didnโ€™t make my own crust, I bought an organic one to make sure the quality was there. When the top is crusty looking and the middle jiggles slightly itโ€™s done. I think this pie would also be good served slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream too.

  135. Mikalee Seahorn says:

    5 stars
    We used condensed milk!! I love it!

  136. Anita says:

    Just baked this pie for 55 minutes and it is fully cooled…but still jiggly. Should I bake it again for a few more minutes OR???????

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Hi Anita – step #3 in the recipe card instructions addresses this. If it’s still a little jiggly after baking, that’s ok…it will set up as it cools. But it shouldn’t be jiggly after cooling completely. I hope it turned out for you!

  137. Aisha Ellis says:

    Hello
    This looks so good. If I use a graham cracked crust would the bake time be the same?
    Thanks

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Hi Aisha – without further recipe testing, I couldn’t say. The pie itself needs the specified amount of time to bake properly, so I guess just try it?

      1. Verell Freese says:

        5 stars
        Made your pie crust as well as chocolate pie. Absolutely delicious. I only let the pie disc refrigerate for 30 minutes but will need to do longer next time. Thanks for this wonderful recipe.

  138. johnna walker says:

    5 stars
    This is THE BEST CHOCOLATE PIE I HAVE EVER MADE. So easy and with basic ingredients. I have searched for a chocolate pie that was not like cream or pudding. I cant explain the texture of this one,,, sort of like a chocolate chess pie maybe?? It is just delicious. It will be my new go to. I’m so glad I discovered this website.

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Thank you, Johnna! I’m so happy it worked out for you and you loved it like I do!

      1. Kyra says:

        Do you warm it in the oven to eat later? What are the reheating directions or is it meant to be cold? Thanks!

        1. Amy @Belly Full says:

          It’s meant to be eaten at room temperature or cold.

          1. Kyra says:

            Thank you!

  139. Michelle D says:

    5 stars
    It’s exactly what I wanted in a recipe…easy and tasted fantastic! My family loved it from the first bite to the last.

  140. Rachel says:

    Is it unsweetened cocoa powder?

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Yep!

  141. Denise says:

    5 stars
    I made two pies last night. They were awesome!! Thanks for this great recipe.

  142. Josh says:

    5 stars
    Very good recipe. I added a little brown sugar and vanilla to it. Wife loved it! Turned out great!

    1. Richard says:

      How much vanilla and brown sugar did you add? Did you add the brown sugar in addition to the white granulated sugar or instead of the white sugar?

    2. Clara says:

      I have half and half on hand but no evaporated milk. Will that work?

      1. Amy @Belly Full says:

        Hi Clara – I have only ever made this with evaporated milk, so without further recipe testing I can’t vouch for the results.

    3. Stacey says:

      Hi there! All I have is sweetened condensed milk. I see some used that. Any advice?

      1. Amy @Belly Full says:

        Hi Stacey! You need a 5 ounce can of evaporated milk for this to turn out properly.

  143. Brittany says:

    5 stars
    My family loved this recipe. I used a gluten free Glutino crust since I’m allergic. Also I wanted to mention that we only had to bake it for 30 minutes. I would have liked more volume for the filling. Mmhmm great pie!

  144. Mandy says:

    5 stars
    Should this pie be refrigerated?

  145. Jami says:

    If you use homemade pie crust how long so you need to bake it for before adding the filling? Does it need to cool completely before adding the filling? This looked so good and I haven’t had time to go to the store to get the already made pie crust!! I totally want to make this while my baby is napping… momma wants some pie ;)

    1. Brittany McDaniel says:

      Can you freeze this pie?

    2. Michelle says:

      Do you bake the crust first or just bake altogether with the filling?

      1. Amy @Belly Full says:

        Just bake with the filling.

        1. Terri says:

          Can you use a frozen pie crust?

          1. Amy @Belly Full says:

            Yes.

    3. Lyla Hoffman says:

      It states in the recipe that the pie shell and filling bake together in the oven. You do not pre bake the shell.

  146. Tasha says:

    Hello is it 3 heaping tablespoons ?

  147. Chris says:

    If I have a frozen pie crust, do I bake it before putting in the other ingredients in? I’m always confused about this part.

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Hi Chris! Nope, it doesn’t need to be baked prior to filling.

      1. Donna T says:

        5 stars
        I have been looking for an easy chocolate pie. The recipe I was given for chocolate pie was a dear friendโ€™s motherโ€™s recipe which never turns out right. It involves cooking the ingredients and pouring into the crust and then baking. I curdle the eggs every time and even if I donโ€™t it is lumpy. So I am grateful for an easy alternative. Five stars for ease and generosity!! Let you know as I will make for Christmas as I am on the road for Thanksgiving. Blessed Holiday!!

  148. Dawn says:

    5 stars
    My family always requests this pie. It’s my favorite and comes out perfectly every time!

  149. P. Chandler says:

    I first made this pie in the early ’80’s and misplaced it. I remember always making two at a time. One day I ate a whole pie before dinner and that’s when I always baked two at a time. Thank you for posting my favorite pie!

    1. Vicki Newsom says:

      This looks soooooo yummy!
      CANT WAIT TO TRY IT

  150. Barbara says:

    Do you bake the Graham cracker pie crust in the oven with the filling in it? Even if it is store bought?

    1. Terri says:

      It’s pie crust, not Graham cracker crust.

  151. Robin says:

    5 stars
    I am a chocohalic! This pie fits the bill perfectly! Simple, easy fast and very yummy. This is a definite keeper. Thank you for this great recipe!

  152. Rebecca says:

    5 stars
    I just made 2 of these and used my homemade pie crust recipe. They smell amazing and look just like the pictures! Thanks for such a great recipe!

  153. Carey says:

    5 stars
    Oh this is SO good! I did not have high expectations because it looked too easy.
    Made it the same day I found it on pinterest. It is a keeper…..thank you!

  154. sally says:

    5 stars
    I added some chopped walnuts and mixed in some shredded coconut into the batter. WINNER!

  155. joan says:

    5 stars
    made this yesterday. it was so good and easy i’m making another one tomorrow!

  156. Gina says:

    I have a recipe very similar to this So I decided to try it.
    The sugar and cocoa measurements where a lil different and I used vanilla extract and I used a graham cracker crust instead, as the recipe I have called for a coconut graham cracker crust homemade, which I didn’t do. I baked it as directed and the pie filling was very thin and liquidity so I put it back in the oven and baked it longer and the middle was still liquidity. Do you have any suggestions as to why it would of not turned out rite?

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Hi Gina – I can only vouch for the ingredients and instructions I have listed. If you altered them in any way, it could render different results. I have made this pie several times, and it always comes out perfect.

  157. Mary says:

    I am looking for a chocolate pie recipe to make in individual pie crusts for Thanksgiving. Looks like we have a WINNER!!! Thanks!

  158. Gemma Luzzi says:

    1/2 cup of butter? Gonna make tonight :)

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Hi Gemma. 1/2 stick is a 1/4 cup. Enjoy!

      1. Gemma Luzzi says:

        5 stars
        Wow! It turned out great! I used a Graham cracker pie crust cuz that’s what I had . So easy and delicious thanks!

        1. Amy @Belly Full says:

          Awesome, so glad you liked it!

        2. Christy says:

          When you do it with a graham cracker crust do you still cook it for 50-55 minutes and do you have to change the amount of the ingredients

  159. Stephanie says:

    CHOCOLATE PIE?! Seriously? ::dies::

    Do you deliver? ;)

  160. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says:

    A pie recipe hoarder huh. That sounds mighty interesting to me! This definitely falls into the easy category. But I think I would still make a homemade crust even though its not my most favorite thing to do.

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      I fully support homemade pie crust! I just don’t have the time…

  161. Chris says:

    This recipe caught my eye while looking for something yummy to make for tonights dessert. Its in the oven now and I will let you know how it turns out! I made it as written except I added a smidge of vanilla extract.

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      Oh great, enjoy!

  162. Dani H says:

    Ooooh, yum! Isn’t pie at the top of the food pyramid (or whatever they’re using these days)? Maybe we could lobby for a new law requiring that we eat pie every day.

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      It should be! That would be an easy law to abide by :)

  163. Joanne says:

    I am always happy eating pie, so maybe we should just keep inventing holidays that necessitate making/eating them. Like, today is the last Thursday in March! So – pie time.

    Drooling over this chocolate goodness.

  164. Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says:

    YES!! Chocolate in any way, shape, or form is ALWAYS welcome! And if you ever want to test out a few more of those pie recipes, I’d be happy to take them off your hands. (As would quite a few hungry grad students I know. They’re brilliant at making desserts disappear in mere seconds!)

  165. Anna (Hidden Ponies) says:

    See, and I’m terrible at pies and my husband adores them. I need to remember to make a proper pie for his next birthday instead of just the cake I want to eat :)

    1. Kay P says:

      My grandson is allergic to eggs. Do you think a flax egg would work in this recipe?

      1. Amy@BellyFull says:

        Hi Kay – without further recipe testing, I can’t say whether it would turn out.

      2. Heidi says:

        Curious if you tried this with flax eggsโ€ฆ I may try it with various egg subs

  166. Christiane ~ Taking On Magazines says:

    Isn’t that funny; I never think to make pie even though I do enjoy it (though maybe not as much as you). I do know that my family would go crazy for this chocolate pie, especially our daughter. She’s one of those chocolate fiends.

  167. Andrea says:

    Yow, this sounds great!!!! Maybe I’ll make it this weekend, now that I’ve taken everything to the CPA.

    1. Amy @Belly Full says:

      I think that requires something stronger…like vodka. ;-)

  168. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says:

    Chocolate pie is good anytime of year! I hardly every make pies but that NEEDS to change!

  169. Paula - bell'alimento says:

    I’ve never met anything chocolate I didn’t like!

  170. Rebecca {foodie with family} says:

    Oh helloooooo gorgeous little chocolate pie! I think that has breakfast potential, don’t you? :D I mean, there ARE milk and eggs in it.

  171. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says:

    See? I knew you and I needed to be BFFs. #pieisthebest

  172. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says:

    I want this for breakfast! I looove chocolate pie and this looks so wonderful!

    1. Syed Fareed says:

      Easy Chocolate Pie— What if we don’t available/have Pillsbury refrigerated prepared pie crust. So what is the alternative of it.

      There are lot of INGREDIENTS/things which are not available in our country (Pakistan). So DO i assume every ingredient will have its substitute/alternative. pls. explain.

      Regards

      Fareed Syed

      1. Amy @Belly Full says:

        You can use a homemade crust. Since I’m not familiar with what ingredients you do have, I don’t know how to help with other substitutions. Sorry.