Dark Chocolate Cream Pie-don’t let the lighter color fool you, this pie has all the rich flavor of dark chocolate in a creamy, cool pie!
I have the most amazing readers/fans/followers/friends! And yes I do consider you all my friends. We share stories, we share laughter, we may even share a tear or two.
You let me babble on about this or that. You try my recipes. You leave kind comments, or you let me know when I’ve made a mistake (typo usually) but always in a constructive way. I’ve never had a harsh or rude comment that I had to delete. You don’t always like my recipes (you can’t please everyone) and that’s ok.
There have even been a few times when someone didn’t agree with a post (the story) and I’m good with that too. We’re all entitled to our own opinions. Don’t even get me started on Bananas or fresh Tomatoes, yuk to the double yuk! I know I’m the odd ball on both of those and it’s all good.
I’ve heard from other bloggers about rude commenters on their Facebook pages but it had never happened to me. I always get the occasional “yuks”, “I don’t like this”, “not for me” and my personal favorites-“This is what causes diabetes” (no, eating too much of it, too often can cause diabetes. All things in moderation.) and “I can’t have this, I’m on a diet” (but it’s still nice to look at and drool over, isn’t it?)
I let those comments stay. I know when I go shopping with my girls, we’ll find items and make comments like “love this,” “this would look so cute on you,” “I have to have this,” but we also make the comments “no way would I wear this,” “That’s a terrible color” and even the “you won’t wear that as long as your living in my house” has been said a time or two. So I understand the “yuks”.
But last weekend, The comments went beyond yuk, into a crude, perverted sexual nature. On a FOOD post! It was the “haters” come out just to ruin everyone else’s fun. I even had to look up one word (shows that I live in a sheltered world.) I immediately deleted and banned the offenders from my facebook page. I’ve also set up filters for certain words on my page. But it still bugged me. So much so that I did a PSA on my page. You can see it here but I basically said, it will not be tolerated, I’m family friendly. End of story.
The outpouring of love and support from my facebook family had me in tears. Over 900 comments and still going. I tried replying and liking to all the comments, I have read all of them, but Facebook keeps putting me in a time out for liking too much. Know that I truly, from the bottom of my heart, treasure each and every comment.
We always hear about the bad in the world, but I’m here to tell you, there is 100 times more good than bad out there. I knew it but you all proved it!
And to the haters out there, you didn’t hurt me, or my feelings. I know exactly what you are. Some lonely troll with no friends, no life, just looking to make other people as miserable as you are. I feel sorry for you and hope that one day you will grow up (even though I’m sure you are probably already of an adult age) and learn the value in creating good content, good feelings and good relationships.
So let’s chat about this pie for a few moments. This pie is all about easy. The schools have got me pegged and when Pi (Pie) day is around the corner, you get the call. I made 5 different pies for Pi day This one, was so light, so rich in flavor, and so easy to make, I just had to share it first.
I used a premade crust, you can certainly make a graham cracker or Oreo crust from scratch if you want. It comes together in about 10 minutes and it freezes well. I made it a week before Pie day, took the photos the next day and then froze it until the 14th. Just as amazing that 7th day as it was the first.
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Dark Chocolate Cream Pie
Ingredients
- 1 ready made graham cracker crust
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened dark chocolate, chopped (or you can use the baking chips)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (milk can be substituted)
- 8 ounce container of Cool Whip
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and cream in the microwave for about 45-60 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir until chocolate is completely melted, creating a chocolate ganache, if needed heat for an additional 10 seconds.
- With a mixer, cream softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together. Add chocolate ganache, reserving out about 1/4 cup for the drizzle on top of your pie, and mix again till all combined.
- Still using the mixer, on low speed, add in Cool Whip. Once combined, pour filling into crust.
- To drizzle chocolate. If chocolate has thickened, place back in microwave for 10-15 seconds to liquify. Place melted chocolate in a plastic bag and then cut a small hole in one corner of the bag. Drizzle chocolate over pie in the pattern of your choice.
- Refrigerate pie for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
this pie also freezes well, remove pie from freezer about 1 hour before serving
recipe source ChocoalteChocolateandmore.com
(and yes, all the pies had one slice missing)
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Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
This pie looks absolutely amazing. Sorry that happened to your facebook page, hopefully it was the last time!
Julesarama says
OMG! Where have you been all my life! I Bookmarked your blog right away and can’t wait to test drive some recipes. I can’t believe some people have been so rude…must be a lack of chocolate in their system!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
Hahah all my pies and cakes have a piece missing when they arrive at their destination. This pie looks so rich and decadent. Sorry about the FB comment. Some people are just out to ruin people’s days. I’m glad you didn’t let it get to you. With all the drool worthy desserts you share, I got no time to be hating but clicking to find me that recipe!
Linda says
Oh my this looks so delicious! Joan, I’ve only discovered your blog a couple of months ago and I have tried several recipes. (And loved them!) I wanted to thank you for sharing. I hope you don’t have any more negative idiots invading your positively amazing space! Thanks so much!
Evelyn says
People who feel the need to spread hatred do not have the intelligence to understand that kindness is much more powerful. I enjoy your wonderful blog, so keep it up. As for your decandent dark chocolate pie recipe, would a pastry crust work for this pie?
Evelyn says
Ooops..I should have read the entire blog before commenting. I responded after drooling over your photos. Now I see that you did make a pastry crust…..I need some of this pie!
Joan Hayes says
You can use any crust you like. And Kindness is powerful, you can disarm and angry person with a since smile and a few kind words.
Ali says
this looks amazing – thank you very much for posting. Thank you too for the message you left above. You are so gracious and forgiving – something we can all learn from . People like you make this world a better place -honestly.
I would love to try this recipe but I am in Australia and don’t have “Cool Whip”. What exactly is it and how can I substitute? Thanks so much. xo
Joan Hayes says
Thank you for your kind comments. Cool Whip is similar to whipped cream and you could easily use that as a substitution, just fold in the whipped cream instead of using the mixer. Since Cool Whip os already sweetened, you’ll probably want to add an additional 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar to your recipe to make upo for the unsweetened whipped cream.
Ursula says
Joan, I was just going to ask you the same question about the Cool Whip, as I live in Ireland and we don’t have it, but now I can use whipped cream. Thank you so much for sharing all your sumptuous treats with us. Take no heed of the begrudgers, Joan.
linda nelson says
so happy i can sub in whipped cream cause not a fan of cool whip- this looks amazing!
linda nelson says
yay , so happy to sub in real whipped cream! not a fan of cool whip this looks soooo good!
Karen Goodall says
Thank you -I also wanted to know this. Cool whip isn’t available in the UK./ Love all the recipes on here, even the ones I wouldn’t chose to make. The variety is fabulous.
Sue Younkin (Mary on facebook) says
So sorry to read that you had nasty haters on your site. You are right…they are just very unhappy people who want to drag others down their hateful, lonely road! You are so much better than they are. Keep taking care of yourself and your sites. We love you and the wonderful recipes you share!!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Your pie looks great, Joan – I’m all about dark chocolate anything! 🙂
Fortunately, the good in the world far outweighs the negative people! So sorry someone(s) decided to be a jerk on your Facebook page! I will never understand how some people can be so crude over food?!
Amy says
First of all, I’m so sorry you had to deal with that on your FB page. I know the post you are talking about and couldn’t believe people had the nerve to write that. I love your recipes and your blog. If I come across a recipe that “isn’t for me” I don’t even comment that…I just don’t read it. There is no need to write negative comments…let alone disgusting sexual ones. Anyways, please keep up the great work!!! As for this pie…yum, yum, yum. My only problem is I don’t know if the filling would make it to the crust. 🙂
Chloe @ foodlikecake says
This pie is amazing! Looks so good 🙂
Julie F says
This pie looks great! Love dark chocolate.
So sorry about your FB post. I did not see it, so I do not know what was said. I truly understand & do not know why some people want to spread hate. Just for the fun of it? Something is missing in their lives?They are unhappy & want to make others unhappy? I too have a FB page for my business. 2 people have rated me very poorly for no reason. They have never attended any of my classes not even live in my state.
Laura says
OMG! This will be the desert for this weekend. We’re obvisouly chocoholics. Love your recipes, haven’t tried them all, but I drool over the pictures. I’ve been following you on Facebook as well. Keep up the great recipes!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
Joan I think you do an awesome job at how you handle any kind of comments and I know I could learn so much from you! I did not see the FB post but did read the PSA post (I am sheltered too because I have no idea what that stands for) and it sounded like you were just doing the right thing, setting things straight! Now this pie, would be a favorite for my hubby! He is all about dark chocolate!
Renae Golding says
The pie looks awesome! Can’t wait to make it for my chocoholic in my life! I am amazed and saddened that people will go out of their way to make derogatory comments about something like a recipe. If it doesn’t look good move on. Maybe too much free time? Maybe their mama’s didn’t teach them the same manners that my mama did. Sorry for the sadness in their life that makes them need to unload on a food blogger. I am happy to have found your blog and I will be trying these right away.
Michelle Reynolds says
Thank you so much for your blog. Remember the haters have so little in their lives they try to take from others.
Beth Smith says
Just wanted to let you know that I am also a “weirdo” who doesn’t eat fresh bananas. I can’t drink banana orange juice either. I don’t mind the taste when cooked in banana nut bread, but I have a hard time making it and having to smell the fresh (or raw) bananas.
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
I’m so sorry that you experience such a perverse and rude comment. I really wonder about some folks. Yay for all of your awesome readers out there. I know that the comments I receive put a smile on my face each and every day. This pie looks fantastic, Joan. Pinned!
Wendy @ www.mamasblogcentral.com says
OMG This looks so yummy 🙂 You can never have too much chocolate!! I would love for you to share this on my Friday T.G.I.F. linky party 🙂
julie beswick-valentine says
Love the look of this recipe. Now, as it stands my son and I cannot eat this because we are coeliac. However all is not lost. I,ll make up a base of ground almonds, butter and honey and then use the filling. Thanks for sharing
barb says
You could also buy GF graham cracker crumbs if you wanted a GF crust 🙂
Joan Hayes says
Oooooh good to know, thank you Barb!
margie says
It looks simular to French silk pie…..does anyone know if it taste like it?
Thinking of making this for easter sunday.
Joan Hayes says
This pie is not like a creamy French silk pie. French silk is more of a pudding consistency where as this is a thick cream (think whipped cream) pie. Hope this helps.
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
Dark chocolate knows its way to my heart. It never seems to get lost. 😉 Great little pie, Joan! I’ll take a slice right now!