Easy Chocolate Pie Recipe with Pretzel Crust | Julie Blanner (2024)

This easy Chocolate Pie Recipe with Pretzel Crust is the perfect duo! The simplicity of the chocolate pie filling with the salty pretzel crust is incredible! Make it ahead and place it in the fridge or freezer to enjoy with family and friends at your next party or holiday gathering.

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By now I’m sure you have discovered that I’m a fan of all things simple. And a chocolate dessert recipe is certainly one of them.

I first got the inspiration for this easy pie recipe while enjoying chocolate covered pretzels with my kids. I started playing around in the kitchen and realized all you need are a few simple ingredients to reach sweet and salty heaven.

A 3 ingredient crust and 2 ingredient filling make this chocolate pie as easy as, well, pie!

Chocolate Pie Recipe Ingredients

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How to Make the Chocolate Pie Recipe

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Crush pretzels until fine in afood processor.

  3. Melt butter and fold pretzels in.

  4. Stir in brown sugar.

  5. Press the crust into pie dish with a spoon, pushing the base of the crust to create a slight wall.

  6. Bake 10 minutes.

  7. Bring cream to boil in a small saucepan.

  8. Pour chocolate wafers into a bowl and cover with heavy cream. Whisk until smooth.

  9. Pour chocolate mixture into pie crust and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

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Do You Refrigerate the Pretzel Crust Pie?

Yes! You’ll need to refrigerate the chocolate pie recipe before and after serving.

Before serving, refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, and up to overnight. This makes it a great make ahead dessert for parties and holiday gatherings.

After serving, cover the pie dish with plastic wrap, directly touching the chocolate pie filling, and refrigerate. The chocolate pie will keep for 3-4 days. Remove from the fridge at least 10 minutes before serving to take the chill off.

Can You Freeze this Sweet and Salty Dessert?

Yes! Yet another reason why this chocolate pie recipe makes a perfect make ahead dessert. To freeze the pie properly, wrap the entire dish in plastic wrap, twice, making sure the plastic wrap is directly touching the chocolate pie filling.

Remove from the freezer and transfer to the fridge 24 hours before serving.

Tips for the Best Chocolate Pie Recipe with Pretzel Crust

  • If you don’t have a food processor, put the pretzels in a Ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin.
  • Take the extra time to press the crust firmly into the pie dish to create edges.
  • For an extra special touch, make a pattern in the just poured over chocolate filling with a knife or fork.
  • Looking for a shortcut? Replace the pretzel crust in the chocolate pie recipe with prepackaged graham cracker crumbs. You won’t get that sweet and salty combo, but it will still be delicious!

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Easy Chocolate Pie Recipe with Pretzel Crust

By Julie Blanner

This easy Chocolate Pie Recipe with Pretzel Crust is the perfect duo! The simplicity of the chocolate pie filling with the salty pretzel crust is incredible! Make it ahead and place it in the fridge or freezer to enjoy with family and friends at your next party or holiday gathering.

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

Refrigerate: 4 hours hrs

Total: 20 minutes mins

Servings: 8

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cup pretzels
  • 13 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 8 ounce chocolate wafers
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  • Crush pretzels until fine in a food processor.

  • Melt butter and fold pretzels in.

  • Stir in brown sugar.

  • Press into pie dish with a spoon, pushing the base of the crust to create a slight wall.

  • Bake 10 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, bring cream to a boil.

  • Pour chocolate wafers into a bowl and cover with heavy cream. Whisk until smooth.

  • Pour chocolate mixture into pie crust and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Tips

If you don't have a food processor, place the pretzels in a zip-top bag and crush using a rolling pin.

Keep the chocolate pie chilled in the refrigerator, cover thepie dishwith plasticwrap or a lid, and it will last for 3-4 days.

Looking for a time saver? Swap the pretzel crust for prepackaged graham cracker crusts.

Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1014IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg

Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.

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FAQs

How long does chocolate pie last? ›

How long is chocolate pie good for? It'll stay good for about three days in the fridge, covered in plastic wrap. How do you thicken chocolate pie filling? I add in a little cornstarch to help thicken up the filling.

Can you freeze chocolate pie? ›

The short answer is yes, pies can be frozen! Many types of pies can be frozen and thawed, or frozen raw and baked fresh. Pro tip - both of the pies we sell in our online store, Bourbon Pecan Pie and Sea Salt Chocolate Chess Pie, freeze and thaw very well!

Is it OK to leave chocolate pie out overnight? ›

If a pie contains eggs or dairy products, it should be stored in the refrigerator and not left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Pies that do not contain dairy products, such as fruit pies can be stored, loosely covered at room temperature for up to two days.

Can chocolate pie go bad? ›

Refrigerated chocolate pie can stay good for a certain period of time, but it is important to note that the exact duration may vary depending on the specific recipe and storage conditions. Here are some general guidelines: Shelf Life: Refrigerated chocolate pie can typically last for about 3 to 4 days [2].

Is it better to freeze pies baked or unbaked? ›

Most pies will freeze well from a raw or cooked state. However, custard filled pies do not tend to freeze well. When freezing a fruit pie, you'll see the best results if you freeze a combination of cooked fruit filling in a raw pastry. Raw fruit filling can become watery on thawing and may require additional thickener.

Does homemade chocolate pie need to be refrigerated? ›

Do Refrigerate Anything Topped With Cream. You should refrigerate any kind of pie with whipped toppings. 1 "If it's not refrigerated, it will begin to wilt, sweat, and spoil," explained Stephens and Wickenden.

What pies should not be frozen? ›

On the flip side, already-baked pies that are then frozen won't have the same crispy, flaky crust as pre-freeze, but in my experience they are still delicious, especially when reheated in the oven and/or served a la mode. Most cream, custard and meringue pies do not hold up well to freezing.

Is pie still good after 5 days? ›

Fruit pies are best stored at room temperature and eaten within 2 days of purchase. However, they can also be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Custard pies (ex. Sweet Potato Coconut, Cardamom Tahini Squash, or Apple Butter Custard) are best eaten within 2 days of purchase if stored at room temperature.

Can I eat 5 day old pie? ›

Cream and chiffon pies must be stored in the refrigerator. These pies can be kept three to four days. Fruit pies such as cherry and apple can be stored at room temperature one to two days or seven days in the refrigerator.

Does a chocolate pie need to be refrigerated? ›

Pies with dairy and egg that fall in the cream pie category, such as our Coconut Cream Pie or a chocolate mousse pie, should always be refrigerated, according to Stephens and Wickenden.

How long is a chocolate cream pie good for? ›

Chocolate Cream Pie will keep for 2-4 days, covered in the fridge. The crust continues to soften every day that it is stored and the filling can begin to weep at 4 days.

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