Velvety Hot Chocolate Ice Box Pie Recipe: Dreamy Frozen Delight
Creamy desserts often spark joy, and this velvety hot chocolate ice box pie captures pure indulgence.
A decadent blend of rich chocolate and smooth cream creates a dessert that melts effortlessly on your palate.
Cool and luxurious, the pie combines classic comfort with elegant simplicity.
The recipe transforms humble ingredients into a spectacular treat that surprises and delights.
Silky chocolate layers promise a heavenly experience with every single bite.
Each spoonful delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and depth.
Prepare to savor a dessert that turns an ordinary moment into something extraordinary.
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Calories: 430 kcal
Servings: 8
Ingredients List for Hot Chocolate Ice Box Pie
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Make Hot Chocolate Ice Box Pie at Home
Crush chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and blend with melted butter until perfectly mixed. Press this delicious mixture firmly across the bottom and up the sides of a pie dish, creating a smooth, even layer that will hold your dreamy pie.
Pop the cookie crust into the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. This quick cooling helps the crust become firm and stable, setting the stage for the luscious filling to come.
In a large mixing bowl, blend rich hot chocolate mix with smooth cream cheese until silky and well combined. Fold in whipped cream gently, creating a light and airy texture that will make your taste buds dance.
Carefully spread the velvety hot chocolate mixture over the chilled crust, using a spatula to create an even, inviting surface. Make sure every inch is covered with this decadent filling.
Place the pie in the freezer for several hours or overnight. This transforms the creamy filling into a luxurious, slice-able dessert that’s cool, refreshing, and packed with chocolatey goodness.
Before serving, top the pie with a sprinkle of chocolate shavings or a dollop of whipped cream. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly, then slice and enjoy this dreamy chocolate treat.
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Velvety Hot Chocolate Ice Box Pie Recipe
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 9 1x
Description
Classic hot chocolate ice box pie blends creamy chocolate with marshmallow comfort in a graham cracker crust. Chilled dessert delivers rich flavors that make winter memories melt deliciously on your palate.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) whole milk
- 1 package (3.4 oz / 96 g) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups (240 g) chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tbsps (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 g) hot cocoa mix
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Blend chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until uniformly moistened and cohesive, creating a rich, textural foundation.
- Crust Shaping: Gently press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring an even distribution across the bottom and sides, with a smooth, compact finish.
- Crust Chilling: Refrigerate the prepared crust for 15-20 minutes to set and firm up, providing a stable base for the subsequent filling layers.
Notes
- Crumb Precision: Use a food processor or rolling pin to crush cookies into fine, uniform crumbs for a perfectly smooth and compact crust base.
- Butter Binding: Ensure melted butter is evenly distributed throughout cookie crumbs to create a cohesive, sturdy pie shell that holds its shape.
- Chill for Structure: Refrigerate the crust for the full 15-20 minutes to help it set firmly, preventing crumbling when slicing and serving the pie.
- Temperature Control: Use slightly cooled melted butter to prevent cookie crumbs from becoming soggy or losing their crisp texture during preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Jenna Hartley
Founder & Recipe Creator
Expertise
Education
Box Hill Institute, Melbourne
William Angliss Institute, Melbourne
Jenna is the heart of Picture Perfect Meals, turning simple ingredients into beautiful, easy‑to‑make dishes.
Growing up around family meals in Melbourne, she trained at Box Hill Institute and then perfected her pastry skills at William Angliss Institute. She loves mixing classic Australian flavors with fresh ideas to keep cooking fun and stress‑free.