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Double Chocolate Mocha Pudding Pie…the chocolate pie to make this Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season. It’s chocolate pudding pie all done up with notes of espresso, vanilla, and double layers of sweet creamy, rich chocolate. This delicious homemade recipe will beat a store-bought recipe any time. Delicious when served with a dollop of vanilla whipped cream and chocolate curls on top. It’s the perfect Thanksgiving pie that requires no time in the oven.

Ingredients
- Chocolate wafer cookies
- Hazelnuts
- Salted butter
- Cornstarch
- Cocoa powder
- Instant espresso
- Canned coconut milk
- Granulated sugar
- 70-90% dark chocolate
- Vanilla extract
- Heavy cream
- Powdered sugar
- Kahlua
- Heavy cream
- Powdered sugar
Kitchen Supplies needed
- 9-inch pie plate
- Food processor
- Medium mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Medium pot
- Electric stand mixer
Our first Thanksgiving pie is here! I spent a while on this pie guys, but man I am so happy with how it turned out. It’s SO GOOD!
Some of you might recall last year’s pie, the molten chocolate crackle pie. It is without a doubt one of my favorite recipes I’ve ever shared, it’s delicious. Think warm, with a molten center, notes of vanilla, a crackly top, and a homemade crust. If you haven’t made it, add it to this year’s Thanksgiving menu, it’s always a hit.
This year I had a big pie problem, how could I actually top last year’s pie? What could be better than that molten chocolate crackle pie?
Honestly, it stumped me for a while, and I tried a few other pies before landing on this recipe. But guys, this pie!!
I would never say it’s better than the molten pie, BUT it’s just as delicious in its own special way.
It’s true chocolate pie perfection…roll your eyes back delicious as we like to say over here. This super simple pie will be a crowd favorite!

The details – make that crust
The crust is simple, chocolate wafer cookies, toasted hazelnuts, and butter. The hazelnuts add a special hint of holiday flavor that I love. You don’t have to use them, but personally, I think they really make this crust.
Blend everything in a food processor until the cookies and nuts are fine crumbs, then press the mix into a pie plate and chill.

The pudding
My favorite combination of sweet flavors is anything chocolate and coffee. It’s not even that you taste the coffee, it’s more that the chocolate highlights the rich flavors of the chocolate chunks.
So we’re making a mocha pudding with a bit of espresso, lots of chocolate, vanilla, and creamy coconut milk. If you don’t love coconut milk, you can use a mix of milk and heavy cream instead.

First, mix cornstarch with cocoa powder and a little milk to dissolve the cornstarch before cooking.
Then simmer the remaining milk on the stove with a touch of sugar. Next, add the cornstarch/chocolate milk mix and gently boil until the mix thickens into a creamy pudding. Be sure to add in plenty 0f chopped chocolate and vanilla too.
Pour the pudding into the crust…

Now the chocolate cream
I really wanted a double layer of creamy chocolate, so I whipped some cream with cocoa powder and added a splash of Kahlua, an extra sweet finishing touch. It’s so light and airy, almost like a mousse.
Spread the chocolate cream over the pudding, then chill the pie until ready to serve.

Serve it up
Just before serving, and as the pie cools, whip up a little cream and top off the pie. Add chocolate curls if you’d like, slice, and enjoy!
It’s like your favorite mocha, but creamier, and with a bit of a crunch from that sweet crust. Perfect for this year’s thanksgiving dinner.
Yep, roll your eyes back, go for that second slice, and finish the pie in one sitting kind if good!

Thankfully, this pie recipe has no rolling out of crusts, no oven, and nothin fancy! Making it really great for your holiday table!
See ya tomorrow for our first Thanksgiving cocktail!
Looking for other Thanksgiving desserts? Here are my favorites:
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Cupcakes with Butter Pecan Frosting
Chewy Brown Sugar Maple Cookies
Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie
Lastly, if you make this Double Chocolate Mocha Pudding Pie, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
How long does double chocolate mocha pudding pie last in the refrigerator?
You can keep chocolate mocha pudding pie sealed in the fridge for about four days.
Watch our how-to video:
Double Chocolate Mocha Pudding Pie
Servings: 10
Calories Per Serving: 666 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Watch the How-To Reel
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 sleeve chocolate wafer cookies
- 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts (or additional cookies)
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Pudding
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso
- 3 1/2 cups canned coconut milk (or 2 1/2 cups milk + 1 cup cream)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces 70-90% dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Kahlúa (or brewed espresso)
Vanilla Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoom vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. In a food processor, pulse the cookies and nuts into fine crumbs. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture holds together when pinched. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate. Chill.2. To make the pudding. In bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and the espresso powder. Stir in 1 cup milk. 3. In a medium pot, combine the remaining 2 1/2 cups milk and the sugar over medium heat. Gently boil until the sugar dissolves, then add the chocolate milk mix. Cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and is pudding-like, 5-8 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the chopped chocolate, then the vanilla and butter.4. Pour the pudding into the prepared crust. 5. Using an electric mixer, whip the cream, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and Kahlúa until soft peaks form. Spread the chocolate cream over the pudding. Cover the pie and chill 4 hours or up to 5 days. 6. When ready to serve, make the vanilla cream. Whip the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until soft peaks form. Spread the cream over the pie. If desired, top with chocolate curls. Slice and enjoy!

This post was originally published on November 5, 2021
















The Amazon link for the chocolate wafer cookies isn’t working. Could you provide a link to see what cookies we should use? Thanks! Excited to try this pie for Thanksgiving!
Hi Matthew,
So sorry, it’s because that cookie is no longer being made. You can use Oreos without the cream. I hope this helps!
Hello! I think it would be worth editing the recipe – I followed exa to and because the pudding mix is hot, it causes the chocolate cream to essentially melt. I opened my fridge to find the chocolate pudding melting and running off the top of the pie. Thankfully this is a trial run for our Holiday party, because it definitely needs adjustments.
Hello! In step 5 it says to mix cocoa powder however the recipe does not say how much to use! Can you please clarify?
Thanks!
Hi Claire,
It’s 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
Should the cocoa be natural or dutch process?
Hi Elise,
I like the Whole Foods 365 brand of unsweetened cocoa powder. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xx
BEST PIE EVER!! I made this for our game night and it was a hit with everyone (that likes chocolate 🙂 )
Hey Jodi,
Happy Monday! So glad to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it and your comment!!