Happy National Pie Day! You did know that was today right? Turns out I didn’t know until last night after Dorothy (aka Crazy for Crust) posted a picture of her yummy pie on Instagram. I love these randomly made up days, especially when it means we have a reason for pie.
So just like with my truffles, here I am raiding my pantry for ingredients at 10 o’clock at night. Baking at that hour is one thing, but no way am I venturing out to the store. I mean let’s be real, I stopped being outside-world-presentable a good 6 hours ago. My search comes up with a box of chocolate pudding that I was saving for some future cookies, a bag of Chips Ahoy Chocolate Chip Cookies (husband= impulse shopper), and about 1/4 a bag of chocolate chips leftover from another goodie that I made earlier in the day.
I love to chop up cookies (exhibit A) (exhibit B) so of course that’s where my mind instantly went when I saw the bag of cookies. Truth be told I don’t prefer these cookies, I can only eat them with a HUGE glass of milk because otherwise I think they are just too dry. But!- that is exactly what I needed for the crust of this pie!
Turn your chocolate chip cookies into a delicious pie.
- 2 cups chocolate chip cookies (about 25) crushed
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Whipped cream optional
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Crush the cookies in a food processor and add the melted butter.
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Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of a pie pan.
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Cover the crust with the chocolate chips.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
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Prepare the chocolate pudding as pie filling as directed on the box.
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Add the pudding into the crust and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
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Top with whipped cream when ready to serve.
I like my pie filling to really set, so I allowed mine to chill overnight.
Deb says
Awesome recipe , so easy to make. And yummy too. I have never made pastry so this is a great alternative. I am going to wow them at the next pie bake!!!! Thank you
Joyce laferrera says
This looks like a recipe I will try.
Joyce laferrera says
This dessert looks absolutely delicious.
patricia plumbe says
What is chocolate pudding? I’m in UK
Linda @ Tumbleweed Contess says
This sounds good. Thanks for linking to Saturday Dishes.
Linda
PapaLos @ The Man, The Chef, The Dad says
Wow, you whipped that up almost out of thin air! Way to be in control of your pantry like that.
It looks awesome, sounds easy and is making me wish I had the energy to go downstairs and make one. Definitely something I’ll remember for that “rainy day” sweet tooth.
Casicline says
Yuuuuuuuuuuuuuum….Im gonna make this!!!!! thank you:)
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection says
I love the chocolate chip cookie crust! Such a great idea to switch things up from the usual graham cracker crust. And this recipe couldn’t get any easier…or delicious! YUM!
Kitcehen Queen says
I have to make 3 pies over weekend, i had idea for two , now i got it for 3rd one too. perfect.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This pie is GORGEOUS. And that crust, oh my word. I’d eat the whole thing. Love it!