No-Bake Chocolate Cream Pie

The idea for this pie first came to me last Summer. Last August, to be more specific. It was one of those sizzling days that challenge even the most dedicated baker. One of those days there’s just no way you’re cranking on the oven. You know the type of day I’m talking about, right?

↑ It might sound strange, but I actually have a love/hate relationship with those kind of days. On the one hand, it’s beyond frustrating to have the heat dictate your baking life; on the other hand, restrictions can spark creativity. And by creativity, I mean no-bake chocolate cream pie!

Ingredients

For the Oreo Cookie Crust:

• (1) package Oreo cookies, crushed into crumbs (see post for more info on this)
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Chocolate Ganache Filling:

• 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 and 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into cubes

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

• 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

Instructions

• For the Oreo Cookie Crust:
• In a large bowl combine Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter, mix well to combine. Press the crust into a 9" pie plate, pressing it in the middle and up the sides. Place crust in the freezer for 30 minutes.
• For the Chocolate Ganache Filling:
• .............

please see full recipe here : bakerbynature.com

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