Description
This No-Bake Chocolate M&M Pie is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a creamy chocolate filling mixed with mini M&M’s in a chocolate cookie crust. Perfect for chocolate lovers and a crowd-pleaser at any gathering, this pie requires no baking and only a few simple steps, with a chilling time to set the luscious, smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust (9-inch)
Filling
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup mini M&M’s (plus extra for topping)
Garnish (optional)
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream using a mixer until stiff peaks form, indicating the cream is properly whipped and will hold its shape.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula until fully combined, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream to keep the filling light and airy.
- Add Melted Chocolate: Pour in the melted and slightly cooled semi-sweet chocolate chips into the combined mixture and stir gently until the chocolate is thoroughly incorporated.
- Fold in M&M’s: Carefully fold in the 1 cup of mini M&M’s to evenly distribute them throughout the filling.
- Fill the Crust: Pour the prepared filling into the pre-made chocolate cookie crust and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
- Chill the Pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until firm to allow the filling to set properly.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish the pie with additional mini M&M’s, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings if desired for extra decoration and texture.
Notes
- You can use a graham cracker or Oreo crust instead of the chocolate cookie crust if preferred.
- For extra texture and crunch, add chopped nuts or crushed cookies to the filling.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
