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!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Pudding Pie
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate chip cookies (about 25) crushed
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Crush the cookies in a food processor and add the melted butter.
- Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of a pie pan.
- Cover the crust with the chocolate chips.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Prepare the chocolate pudding as pie filling as directed on the box.
- Add the pudding into the crust and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
- Top with whipped cream when ready to serve.
Deb says
July 20, 2014 at 4:05 pmAwesome 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
July 20, 2014 at 2:39 pmThis looks like a recipe I will try.
Joyce laferrera says
July 20, 2014 at 2:38 pmThis dessert looks absolutely delicious.
patricia plumbe says
July 19, 2014 at 10:50 amWhat is chocolate pudding? I’m in UK
Linda @ Tumbleweed Contess says
November 17, 2013 at 4:00 pmThis sounds good. Thanks for linking to Saturday Dishes.
Linda
PapaLos @ The Man, The Chef, The Dad says
March 21, 2013 at 11:02 pmWow, 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
January 25, 2013 at 12:26 pmYuuuuuuuuuuuuuum….Im gonna make this!!!!! thank you:)
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection says
January 24, 2013 at 1:44 pmI 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
January 24, 2013 at 9:55 amI 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
January 23, 2013 at 10:06 pmThis pie is GORGEOUS. And that crust, oh my word. I’d eat the whole thing. Love it!