Description
This No-Bake Chocolate M&M Pie is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert featuring a creamy chocolate and cream cheese filling studded with colorful M&M candies, all set in a rich chocolate cookie crust. Perfect for festive occasions or an indulgent treat, this pie combines smooth, fluffy textures with the crunch and sweetness of M&Ms for a fun and crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust (9-inch)
Filling
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup M&M candies (plus extra for garnish)
Topping (optional)
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a silky texture.
- Add melted chocolate: Slowly pour in the melted and slightly cooled semi-sweet chocolate chips, mixing continuously until fully combined into a uniform chocolate cream mixture.
- Incorporate whipped topping: Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the chocolate mixture until the filling becomes light and fluffy, adding volume while maintaining creaminess.
- Add M&M candies: Carefully stir in 1 cup of M&M candies, spreading them evenly throughout the filling to add a colorful crunch.
- Fill the crust: Spoon the chocolate and M&M mixture into the prepared chocolate cookie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even finish.
- Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until it is firm and set, allowing the flavors to meld and the filling to solidify.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, decorate the pie with additional M&M candies and dollops of whipped cream as desired for extra color and texture.
Notes
- For a festive touch, use seasonal or holiday-themed M&Ms.
- You can substitute the chocolate cookie crust with a graham cracker crust for a different flavor.
- To make slicing easier and cleaner, freeze the pie for 20 minutes before serving.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg