This No-Bake Chocolate Pie is the easiest chocolatey dessert that doesn't require any oven time! Made from a chocolate sandwich cookie crust and filled with a chocolate cream, it can be topped with whipped cream or simply be left as is! Best yet, it's gluten free, nut free, eggless and can be dairy free (vegan)!
This no-bake chocolate pie is so creamy and decadent yet doesn't require an oven during those hot months or holiday season when you need the oven for a million other things! It's so luscious, like my Vegan Chocolate Pudding Pie, you'll want to make it again and again!
For more no-bake recipes, check out my No Bake Strawberry Pie, Chocolate Ganache Tart and my Cookies and Cream Pie!
Reasons to Love this Chocolate Pie
- Allergy Friendly- This pie is gluten free, nut free, egg free and can easily be dairy free (vegan)!
- No Bake- This recipe is perfect when days when you don't want to turn on the oven or need the oven for holiday cooking!
- Chocolate- The chocolate chocolate pie is filled with melted chocolate, has two types of cocoa powder and a chocolate cookie crust!
- Whipped Cream- We use it in the filling. Make sure to use dairy-free heavy cream to keep this recipe vegan!
Ingredient Notes
- Chocolate Chips- I used these semi sweet allergy friendly chocolate chips.
- Butter or Vegan Baking Stick- We use melted to make the crust.
- Powder Sugar- We use it in the whipped cream to sweeten it a bit.
- Chocolate Sandwich Cookies- I used these gluten free/nut free/vegan chocolate sandwich cookies. Feel free to use gluten free oreos if you prefer.
- Heavy Cream- We use this to make the whipped cream. To make vegan, use a dairy free heavy cream alternative like you can in my Dusted Cocoa Truffles.
See my recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
How to Make this into a Vegan Pie
- Only use gluten free/nut free/vegan chocolate sandwich cookies.
- Use vegan baking sticks instead of butter.
- Read the label on your chocolate chips to ensure they’re gluten free, nut free and vegan.
- Use vegan sugar.
- Make sure to use a vegan heavy cream alternative.
This recipe has not been tested with some of these substitutions and/or variations due to celiac disease and food allergies. If you change any of the ingredients, please let us know how the recipe turned out in the comments below!
How to Make No-Bake Chocolate Pie
Here are the step by step instructions to make this chocolate pie!
Step 1: Melt the Butter
In a microwave safe medium bowl, melt the butter in 20 seconds increments until completely melted.
Step 2: Crush the Cookies
Place 28 of the sandwich cookies in a zip top bag and seal it shut.
Then crush the cookies with the flat side of a meat mallet or a rolling pin until they have a sand-like consistency.
Step 3: Combine Ingredients and Shape the Crust
Pour the crushed cookies into the melted butter and stir with a spatula to combine.
Then pour the mixture into the lightly greased 9 inch pie dish and press into the bottom and up the sides.
Using the flat bottom of a measuring cup really works well.
Then pop in the fridge while you make the filling.
Step 4: Whip the Heavy Cream
In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar and salt until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Step 5: Make the Hot Water Cocoa Powder Mixture
Heat the water in a heat safe glass measuring cup in the microwave until hot and bubbling.
Then carefully whisk in the cocoa powders and vanilla into the water. Set aside.
Step 6: Melt the Chocolate Chips
Place the chocolate chips in a heat safe bowl and microwave in 15 second increments, stirring after each time, until fully melted.
Step 7: Add the Cocoa Powder Water into the Melted Chocolate
Pour the cocoa powder water mixture into the melted chocolate chips and then whisk to combine.
If you notice the mixture getting too thick, microwave the entire thing in 10 second increments, whisking after each time, until smooth.
Step 8: Add the Chocolate Mixture to the Whipped Cream and Pour the Filling into the Crust
Using a whisk, fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream and mix until there are no more white streaks.
Then, using a spatula, spread the chocolate filling into the cold crust and refrigerate uncovered overnight or for at least 6 hours.
Lastly, cut the slices right before serving and top each slice with half a chocolate sandwich cookie.
Expert Baking Tips
- Use 2 Types of Cocoa Powder- The 2 types of cocoa powders give the pie its dark hue. If you only have one type on hand, use natural unsweetened or dutch...just know the color will not be as dark as mine. Do not use dark alone; it will make your pie too chalky dry and bitter.
- Crushing the Cookies- The easiest way to crush them neatly is by putting them all in a zip top bag. Then crush into a sand-like consistency using the flat side of a meat mallet or a rolling pin. No need to remove the cream. Pop the entire whole cookies into the zip top bag to crush.
- Melt the Chocolate Slowly- If you rush this process and try to heat the chocolate in 20 second increments (instead of 15 second increments), you can overheat the chocolate. So, if that happens it will seize up and basically not be usable.
- Chill the Filling- You must chill the pie for at least 6 hours. I prefer overnight. The filling is a whipped cream based filling so it needs time to solidify. It's always going to be soft but if you don't chill it overnight, it will be a liquid mess.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! It is best make the pie the night before.
However, do not add the cookies on top until ready to serve.
This is not sponsored but the brand silk makes one.
It says it’s gluten free but I don’t see a certified label, so I would look into that if you have celiac.
As for allergens, it does contain coconut, sunflower and faba bean protein.
Keep any extra no bake chocolate pie slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Or keep the slices in the pie dish and cover it with aluminum foil in the fridge.
I do not recommend freezing this pie.
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📖 Recipe
No-Bake Chocolate Pie
Ingredients
For The Crust
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegan baking stick, melted
- 28 gluten free chocolate sandwich cookies
For The Filling
- 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- ⅓ cup hot water
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder ( I use 1.5 of Natural Unsweetened and 1.5 of Dark)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
For The Crust
- Lightly grease a 9 inch pie dish with butter or a vegan baking stick. Set aside.
- In a microwave safe medium bowl, melt the 6 tablespoons unsalted butter or vegan baking stick in 20 seconds increments until completely melted.
- Place 28 of the sandwich cookies in a zip top bag and seal it shut.
- Crush the cookies with the flat side of a meat mallet or a rolling pin until they have a sand-like consistency.
- Pour the crushed cookies into the melted butter and stir with a spatula to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the lightly greased 9 inch pie dish and press into the bottom and up the sides. I find using the flat bottom of a measuring cup really works well.
For The Filling
- In a large bowl, whisk together the 1.5 cups heavy cream, 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar and 1 pinch kosher salt until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- Heat the ⅓ cup of water in a heat safe glass measuring cup in the microwave until hot and bubbling.
- While hot, carefully whisk in the 3 tablespoons cocoa powders and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract into the water. Set aside.
- Place the 1.5 cups chocolate chips in a heat safe bowl. Microwave in 15 second increments, stirring after each time, until fully melted.
- Pour the cocoa powder water mixture into the melted chocolate chips and whisk to combine.If you notice the mixture getting too thick, microwave the entire thing in 10 second increments, whisking after each time, until smooth.
- Using a whisk, fold the chocolate mixture into the whipped cream and mix until there are no more white streaks.
- Using a spatula, spread the chocolate filling into the cold crust and refrigerate uncovered overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- Cut the slices right before serving and top each slice with half a chocolate sandwich cookie.
Faery says
I made this dairy free to suit my allergies, it was amazing and so easy. I used coconut oil in the base just enough to form a crust easily but not be too oily. I used cold organic coconut cream (from a couple of cans) and a vegan chocolate in the filling. It turned out brilliantly. Love all the recipes here, they’re easy to adapt to suit individual dietary needs and especially appreciate the egg free recipes also 💙💙
Lee says
That's so great!!! SO glad it worked out dairy free! Thanks so much!!!
Meaghan says
I made this vegan for Thanksgiving and it was a hit, and you’d never know it was vegan! It was the only dessert that was eaten completely. I used a can of coconut whipping cream (chilled overnight) and gluten free Oreos to make it vegan. The recipe was easy to follow and I love checking the Instagram video for a visual. Highly recommend this pie, it’s already been requested at my family Christmas party!
Lee says
Oh my gosh I'm so so glad!!! Thank you so much!
Randi says
Hi there...can I use Semi sweet chocolate rather than chips? If yes how much would you recommend?
Lee says
Hi! I haven't tested it with that but I would imagine it would work. If you click the "metric" button on the recipe card and it says about 355 grams of chocolate. Hope this helps!
Lindsey says
This pie is made for chocolate lovers! Delicious!
Lee says
Thank you!
Nicole says
I made this and I almost ate the whole pie myself. I shared it with my neighbors and friends and they all said it was so good! I am so happy to have found this account for gluten free treats that can also be vegan etc!
Lee says
So glad! Thank you so much!
Aria says
I tried this recipe and it came out great! Its super easy to whip up (pun intended!) and was really delicious and great for a no bake dessert. I really want to try this recipe next using matcha and white chocolate in place of the cocoa and chocolate chips.
Lee says
Thanks so much!!! That version sounds wonderful!
Steve says
No bake chocolate pie? Sign me up! So easy! So delicious!
Lee says
Thanks so much!
Emma says
This recipe turned out really well! I only had a cup of chocolate chips so I used a bit more cocoa powder to compensate and I reduced the sugar to 1 tbsp and it came out delicious! This was super easy to make and tasted really good immediately and the next day.
Lee says
SO glad!!!! Thanks so much!
Susan Tse says
My first time trying one of your recipes and it was delicious!! Because it was close to 100°F here, it was the perfect way to bring dessert to family dinner without baking. It was a huge hit! I may put it in the freezer for 1/2 an hour before serving next time because it was so hot that the filling started melting once served.
✔️ LOVE your detailed recipes!
✔️LOVE all of your tips!
Amy says
I made this vegan for a family party (I'm the only one with dietary restrictions) and everyone loved it! Super easy. I used Trader Joes non-dairy whipped cream and the pie was fluffy and just the right amount of chocolate imo
Lee says
Thank you for sharing!!!
John says
Can't believe how delicious this came out! As a chocolate lover, I'd give this a 10 out of 10!
Amanda says
This was THE absolute best dessert ever. I substituted the cream for canned coconut milk chilled in the fridge. Then I crumbled Oreos on top of the pie when it was done. It was a huge hit at Thanksgiving and my kids have now asked for it to be their birthday pie. Going to be a family favorite for sure!
Lee says
Oh I am so so thrilled! Thanks so much!