If you’re on the hunt for a from-scratch, rich chocolate pie recipe, you will love this one. It’s the easiest homemade chocolate cream pie, with a chocolate filling that’s to die for. And, bonus, it’s got a graham cracker crust so you’re getting an almost s’mores cake when you dig in!

We also have grandmas chocolate pie recipe if you want to try something with more of a meringue topping.

This awesome chocolate pie is made with homemade pudding. It’s literally the most from-scratch recipe that is truly easy. I mean, had I realized pudding was so simple to make, I’m not sure I would have ever used the box mix. Ever.

So get your measuring cups ready because we’re about to get makin’!

Chocolate Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

What You Need to Make Chocolate Pie with Pudding

Crust

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ cup unsalted melted butter

Pie Filling

1 2/3 cup milk, divided
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¾ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup chilled heavy whipping cream

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Optional: Dust with dark chocolate cocoa and powdered sugar.

How Long Does Chocolate Cream Pie Last?

If you cover your chocolate cream pie in plastic wrap or put it in an airtight container, you can keep it in the refrigerator for 8-12 days. Don’t leave it on the counter, though, because just that bit of warm room temperature air is enough to melt the filling.

So, keep it in the refrigerator. And enjoy every chilly bite.

Can You Freeze Chocolate Pie?

Yes, you can. And it will keep for 3-5 months with no problems. However, you cannot just toss a chocolate pie off into the ice box. No, this takes a little planning.

First, you can’t freeze the pie in the shell–they defrost at different speeds and it’ll make for a soggy pie crust, so just deal with the filling and make the pie crust when you’re ready to actually eat the pie.

And, because chocolate cream pie is a gelatin type dessert, you have to get ALL of the air out of the container. This means using a vacuum sealer. If you don’t you’ll get ice crystals in your pie and, when it defrosts, it will make the pie all soupy and eww.

So, vacuum seal the filling in a baggie and then freeze. Defrost in your fridge for 12 hours and you’re ready to have a slice!

Why Is My Chocolate Pie Runny? And Can I Fix It?

If your chocolate pie filling is runny, I have good and bad news for you. Good news: it’s not unfixable! You can add a little cornstarch to your filling or a dusting of flour. There’s no guarantees with any pie that it won’t be runny, but adding either of those two to your filling will help it firm right up.

Bad news: the pie still tastes good and you’ll still have to share. LOL!

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More Homemade Pie Recipes

If you want another easy homemade pie from scratch, you have to check out this apple butter pie. It’s smooth and creamy with a fun fall twist. If you’re a fan of pies, you’ll love this recipe.

This angel pecan pie recipe is always a crowd pleaser.

I love this apple crisp pie that my friend Kelli makes!

This chocolate raspberry pie is to die for! So stinking good!

And if you love pineapple, you will love this pineapple pie!