Easy Chocolate Cream Pie Bars – Browned Butter Blondie
Layers of rich chocolate pudding over a buttery crust, topped with whipped cream. These easy chocolate cream pie bars are no-bake-friendly and perfect for any chocolate lover.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4½ hours
- Yield: 9 large or 16 small bars 1x
Ingredients
Crust:
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1½ cups graham cracker or Oreo crumbs
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6 tbsp browned butter
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2 tbsp sugar
Chocolate Filling:
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup cocoa powder
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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Pinch of salt
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2 large egg yolks
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2 cups whole milk
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4 oz chopped dark chocolate
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped Topping:
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 tbsp powdered sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (for graham crust). Mix crust ingredients and press into a lined 8×8-inch pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool.
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In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, salt, yolks, and milk. Cook until thick, 7–10 minutes.
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Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Pour over crust. Cover and chill 4+ hours.
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Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks. Spread over chilled filling.
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Chill again before slicing. Garnish as desired.
Notes
Can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store covered in the fridge. Use gluten-free or dairy-free swaps as needed.