Description
This Chocolate Cream Pie features an irresistible Oreo crust and a rich, creamy filling, making it a favorite for dessert lovers. Simple to prepare and utterly satisfying, it’s perfect for any occasion, whether a family dinner or a festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 25 oreo biscuits, whole with filling in tact (244g / 8.5 oz)
- 60g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup cornflour / cornstarch
- 2/3 cup caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups milk (whole or reduced fat, not zero fat)
- 1 cup cream (pouring or thickened/heavy), or sub with milk
- 4 egg yolks from large eggs
- 2 tbsp / 30g unsalted butter, cut into 1cm / 0.5 in cubes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 150g/5 oz dark 70% cocoa chocolate or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 75g/3 oz milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups thickened / heavy cream, for whipping
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- chocolate, for grating (optional decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) or 160°C for fan-forced.
- Cut a round piece of baking or parchment paper to fit the size of the pie dish to prevent skin forming on the custard.
Notes
This pie can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to serve.
Use high-quality chocolate for a richer flavor.
If you have leftover egg whites, consider making meringue cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg