Description
Creamy Hot Chocolate Ice Box Pie blends rich cocoa comfort with chilled dessert magic. Chocolate lovers will savor each silky, cool slice that whisks you straight to winter’s most delightful sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (9-inch) chocolate graham cracker crust
- 1 can (14 ounces / 396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Topping:
- 2 cups whipped topping
Garnish:
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate graham cracker crust and place it on a serving platter for easy transportation and presentation.
- Whisk sweetened condensed milk and cocoa powder in a medium mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency with no lumps.
- Incorporate whipped topping into the cocoa mixture, using gentle folding techniques to maintain the airy texture and prevent deflating the cream.
- Transfer the luscious filling into the prepared crust, carefully spreading it with a spatula to create an even surface and eliminate any air pockets.
- Seal the pie with plastic wrap, ensuring direct contact with the surface to prevent moisture formation, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight to allow complete setting.
- Just before serving, sprinkle a generous layer of mini marshmallows across the pie’s surface for a playful, nostalgic hot chocolate-inspired touch.
- Optional: Drizzle rich chocolate syrup in an artistic pattern over the marshmallows to enhance visual appeal and add an extra layer of decadence.
- Slice the chilled pie with a clean, sharp knife and serve immediately to capture the perfect creamy texture and temperature.
Notes
- Boost marshmallow flavor by briefly toasting them with a kitchen torch for a campfire-like caramelized crunch.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or coconut cookie crumbs for celiac-friendly version.
- Enhance chocolate intensity by using high-quality dark cocoa powder or adding espresso powder for deeper, richer notes.
- Create dairy-free option by substituting condensed milk with coconut condensed milk and using coconut whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg