This luscious Hershey’s Chocolate Pie is the pie that makes everyone think you tried really hard. (Our secret: you didn’t!) With just 5 ingredients and almost no prep, this easy chocolate cool whip pie shows up and shows off. It’s silky, dreamy, and done before you can say Hershey’s!
Get ready to embark on a journey to chocolate paradise… because this easy no bake Hershey chocolate pie recipe is going to create whole new chocolate obsessions you didn’t even know were possible!
Jenna writes: "Yum, and so much easier than French silk!!"
Trust me, there will be no leftovers today. The pull of this decadent pie is simply too strong and second helpings are likely to become a household epidemic.
With 2 teenage boys and a hungry hubby lurking around my house, this Hershey chocolate bar pie simply disappeared. Completely!!
It was the same kind of mysterious vanishing act that happened when I made my fabulous Cool Whip Peanut Butter Pie, indulgent Chocolate Pecan Pie, and holiday-favorite No Bake Cherry Cheesecake.
I blame it all on this outrageously decadent delight. It’s rich, and velvety, and the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream!
So go ahead and do yourself a MASSIVE favor when you make some heavenly Hershey chocolate pie memories.
With just 10 minutes of prep, your creamy chocolate pie will be ready to pop in the freezer to chill out…
Chocolate Pie Ingredients
You’ll only need 5 simple ingredients to make the BEST Hershey’s chocolate pie recipe…
- Chocolate Pie Crust – for the perfect crunchy chocolate texture.
- Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bars – the star of your Hershey chocolate pie.
- Cool Whip – the secret for making the perfect creamy chocolate pie.
- Butter – either Salted or Unsalted butter will both work fine.
- Vanilla Extract – enhances the chocolate flavors.
How to Make Chocolate Pie
You won’t believe how EASY it is to make this dreamy no bake Hershey’s chocolate pie recipe.
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Thaw Cool Whip in Refrigerator.
2. Break the Hershey Bars into pieces, and melt with the butter.
3. Stir in the Vanilla and Cool Whip, to create your dreamy Hersheys chocolate pie filling.
4. Transfer mixture to pie crust, cover, and freeze.
When ready to serve, remove your chocolate cool whip pie from the freezer, top with the remaining Cool Whip and Chocolate Shavings, and ENJOY!
It really is that easy to make one of the BEST Easy No Bake Pie Recipes ever!
Scroll down for the printable Hershey’s chocolate pie recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Why is My Chocolate Pie Not Firm?
The secret to a firm Hershey’s chocolate pie is to store it in the freezer!
You will actually serve it straight out of the freezer, too. If it’s too difficult to slice, you can give it 5 minutes or so, and then slice. It will be nice and cold, and the perfect firmness and texture. Soft enough to eat and oh SO delicious!
How to Make Shaved Chocolate Curls for Chocolate Pie
Want to take your Hershey’s chocolate pie to the next level?
Just use your veggie peeler, and my simple instructions for How to Make Chocolate Curls, and voila, beautiful little chocolate curls will appear!
Hershey’s Chocolate Pie Make Ahead Tips
You can make up the chocolate/cool whip base for your Hershey’s chocolate pie recipe today, then store it in the freezer for up to a month. When ready to serve, simply remove it from the freezer, and top with refrigerator chilled Cool Whip and Chocolate Curls.
That makes this no-bake chocolate cool whip pie one of the best Thanksgiving Make Ahead Recipes and Easy Christmas Dessert Recipes with Few Ingredients!
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy Hershey’s chocolate pie recipe…
One reader writes: “So creamy and dreamy!”
Josh writes: “This is alway such a great dessert”
Mari writes: “Amazing Pie”
Sheryl writes: “I’ve made this and this is so easy and delicious”
Erica writes: “Love this recipe!”
Christie writes: “So incredible and that texture is just unreal! I love how this requires no baking at all!”
Emily writes: “Such an indulgent dessert”
Jenna writes: “Yum, and so much easier than French silk!!”
Kim writes: “My fave!! Definitely a must! Luxurious!”
Denise writes: “Wow. This is one delicious pie. Easy and tasty dessert”
Christi writes: “So yummy!”
Kristy writes: “Yum! Love how easy this is to make!”
Lisa writes: “Beautiful and yummy”
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Hershey’s Chocolate Pie
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Ingredients
- 1 Chocolate Pie Crust, (9")
- 7 Hershey Bars, (6 for the pie + 1 for the garnish)
- 1 tbsp. Vanilla
- 1 tbsp. Butter, either Salted or Unsalted Butter will both work fine.
- 16 oz. Cool Whip Topping, divided in two 8 oz. portions
Instructions
- Gather your Hershey's chocolate pie ingredients.
- Set 1 Hershey Bar aside for later. (it will be used for garnish)
- Transfer Cool Whip from freezer to refrigerator, and thaw for 6 hours.
- After Cool Whip has thawed, break 6 Hershey Bars into pieces, and place in large microwaveable bowl. Add butter.
- Microwave chocolate and butter on high for 30 seconds, give it a quick stir, then 30 seconds more. Stir again until melted, add Vanilla and stir again… then immediately and gently fold in 8 oz. of Cool Whip.
- Place the other 8 oz. of Cool Whip back in the refrigerator… it will be used for topping.
- Once the Cool Whip has been completely folded into the metled chocolate mixture, transfer to your pie crust.
- Place lid from the crust packaging on the pie, and transfer your pie to the freezer.
- Freeze your pie overnight.
- You will serve it straight out of the freezer. If it's too difficult to slice, you can give it 5 minutes or so, and then slice. It will be nice and cold, but still soft and delicious.
- When ready to serve, remove pie from freezer, and top with remaining 8 oz. of Cool Whip.
- Then top your Hershey chocolate pie with Chocolate Shavings and Curls made from the last remaining Hershey's Bar. (use my tips for How to Make Chocolate Curls)
Notes
- Make Ahead Tips: You can make up your chocolate/cool whip base, and store it in the freezer for up to 1 month. Then, just top your chocolate pie with refrigerator chilled Cool Whip before serving.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
Like this recipe? Rate & comment below!A BIG thank you to frugal friend Joyce for sharing this fabulous Hershey chocolate pie recipe with us! It became a fast family favorite, and my hubby and kids beg for it again and again!
Being a long time bachelor, I’m always on the lookout for quick and easy recipes, and this is the best ever for delicious chocolate pie! Not including the chocolate pie crust, which you buy premade, there’s only four ingredients to whip up before putting it in the freezer to set overnight. Anything this easy shouldn’t taste this incredible but it does. It’s officially my favorite chocolate pie, hands down! Best part for me? It doesn’t include cream cheese, which I don’t care for at all. This recipe is keeper.
I am so glad you liked it Bryn! And I agree. There’s no need to make a complicated pie when you can make this chocolate wonder instead!
That chocolate pie looks so incredible and that texture is just unreal! I love how this requires no baking at all!
Thanks so much, Christie! It definitely is dreamy… and just ridiculously easy to make, too! 🙂
Would it be ok to leave in the freezer for a couple of days?
Hi Christie… yes, that should work just fine. 🙂
This sounds fabulous!! Does it really need to be frozen or can it be kept in the fridge overnight?
Thanks, Shary! Yes… it does need to be frozen to achieve the proper consistency. 😉