Hershey's Cocoa Cream Pie

Indulge in the rich, velvety decadence of Hershey's Cocoa Cream Pie, a classic dessert that pairs a buttery graham cracker crust with a luscious homemade chocolate pudding filling. Featuring the deep, authentic flavor of Hershey’s cocoa powder, this pie is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. The silky filling is perfectly complemented by a cloud of freshly whipped cream and optional chocolate shavings for an elegant finishing touch. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a handful of pantry staples, this no-fail recipe is the ultimate addition to your dessert table—perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or anytime you’re craving a little sweetness. Simple, indulgent, and utterly irresistible, this crowd-pleasing pie is destined to become a favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (for crust)
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar (for filling)
• 0.33 cup Hershey's cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2.75 cups Whole milk
• 3 large Egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 0 optional Chocolate shavings (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Add the melted butter and mix until evenly moistened.

Step 3

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.

Step 4

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.

Step 5

In a medium saucepan, whisk together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, Hershey's cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to boil (about 5–7 minutes).

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional minute while stirring.

Step 8

In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually add a small amount of the hot chocolate mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper them.

Step 9

Pour the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Step 10

Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and the vanilla extract until completely incorporated.

Step 11

Pour the warm chocolate filling into the prepared crust and spread it evenly. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set.

Step 12

In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

Step 13

Spread or pipe the whipped cream on top of the chilled chocolate pie.

Step 14

Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1540.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3874.3

Total Fat 223.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 126.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 1091.0mg	0%
Sodium 2039.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 434.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.4g	0%
Total Sugars 269.4g
Protein 58.7g	0%

Vitamin D 350.1IU	0%
Calcium 1168.6mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 2163.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 43.6%