I created this pie as a healthier version of the chocolate cream pies we had at our wedding 9 years ago. As you’re reading this we’re on our way for a fun weekend in Canada where we got married. And every year at this time, I always find myself dreaming of chocolate cream pie.
So this year, I decided to get busy and make a healthier version. The original recipe used oreos, and wasn’t the healthiest thing by a long shot. And while usually trying to ‘healthify’ things doesn’t always work out, in this case my new recipe is better than the original, (as confirmed by Tyler and my mom, both of whom also tasted the original).
In the end I got a little carried away with the chocolate, which turned this recipe into a truffle pie instead of a cream pie. But everyone loved it this way better, so I decided to keep the amount of chocolate the way it’s written below. If you do want more of a pudding texture, you can always add less chocolate. However I’d love to make a case to you for truffle pie instead! The texture of this pie is ultra smooth and creamy, and it’s just like biting into the center of a really good truffle. And as another bonus, the slices hold up nice and pretty on a plate too.
I made the crust with medjool dates for 2 reasons. First off I like to try and use them as a natural sweetener when I can. And secondly, they add the best hint of caramel flavor to this chocolate cookie dough like crust.
Once the crust barely starts to clump together in the food processor, you press it out into a pie pan.
Then once the pudding is cooked, you add it to the crust and let it chill until set. Since cream pies always need to chill, they tend to be the perfect make ahead desserts for entertaining.
Finally the whole thing is topped off with Homemade Coconut Whipped Cream. And of course you can add chocolate shavings if you want to take it right over the top!
(This is exactly what I meant above by the slices holding together so nicely.)
This pie also keeps really well for 2-3 days in the refrigerator if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers! 5 from 6 reviews
