Luby's Cafeteria's Chocolate Icebox Pie

Indulge in the decadent nostalgia of Luby's Cafeteria's Chocolate Icebox Pie—a classic dessert that perfectly balances rich, velvety chocolate custard with a buttery graham cracker crust. This no-bake favorite features a silky homemade filling made with melted semisweet chocolate, creamy milk, and a hint of vanilla, all nestled in a crisp crust baked to golden perfection. Topped with fluffy whipped cream and optional chocolate shavings, this pie is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ideal for special occasions or a simple weeknight treat, this chilled dessert is easy to prepare yet guaranteed to impress. Perfect for chocolate lovers and fans of retro-inspired desserts, this pie will be the star of your dessert table!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 6 ounces Semisweet chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2.5 cups Whole milk
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoons Chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.

Step 3

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and 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 it aside to cool completely.

Step 5

In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the semisweet chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Set aside.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

Step 7

Gradually add the milk to the sugar mixture, whisking until smooth and free of lumps.

Step 8

Whisk in the egg yolks until fully combined.

Step 9

Pour the mixture into a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and begins to bubble (about 7-10 minutes).

Step 10

Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 11

Pour the chocolate custard filling into the cooled pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 12

Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until firm.

Step 13

Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings, if desired.

Step 14

Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1285.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3455.7

Total Fat 170.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 301.6mg	0%
Sodium 1927.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 466.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 345.9g
Protein 45.0g	0%

Vitamin D 292.4IU	0%
Calcium 1000.4mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 1825.1mg	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: 42.8%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 52.2%