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Creamy No Bake Mocha Fudge Pie
Gerry Biordi

No Bake Mocha Fudge Pie

No Bake Mocha Fudge Pie is a rich, creamy dessert combining deep chocolate and bold coffee flavors in a smooth, fudgy filling. Set in a buttery cookie crust and requiring no oven, this decadent pie is perfect for coffee lovers, holidays, parties, and special occasions
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 640

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cookie Crust
  • 24 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Mocha Fudge Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder or instant coffee
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
For the Topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Chocolate shavings or curls, for garnish
  • Cocoa powder, optional

Method
 

  1. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a sealed bag and rolling pin.
  2. Mix the crumbs with melted butter until evenly combined.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
  4. Melt the chocolate gently in a microwave-safe bowl using short intervals. Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly.
  5. Beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add the slightly cooled melted chocolate and mix until fully incorporated.
  7. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until medium to stiff peaks form.
  8. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until the filling is smooth and fluffy.
  9. Spoon the mocha filling into the chilled cookie crust and smooth the surface.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  11. Before serving, whip the remaining heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft to medium peaks form.
  12. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the pie and finish with chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder
  13. Slice with a sharp, warm, dry knife and serve chilled.

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Notes

  • Use softened cream cheese for the smoothest filling.
  • Let melted chocolate cool slightly before adding it to the cream cheese mixture.
  • Do not replace the instant espresso powder with a large amount of brewed coffee because the extra liquid can make the filling too soft.
  • Chill the pie completely before slicing for the best texture.
  • For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free chocolate cookies and check the labels of the remaining ingredients.
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • The pie can be frozen without the whipped cream topping for up to 1 month.