Ingredients
Method
- Place the prepared, cooled pie crust in the refrigerator to chill while you make the filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the dry sugar free chocolate instant pudding mix and 3 cups of cold heavy whipping cream.
- Beat on medium speed with a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is thick, smooth, and glossy, about 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl once.
- Add the thawed frozen whipped topping to the chocolate mixture.
- Mix on low speed just until the whipped topping is fully incorporated and the filling looks light and uniform, then stop mixing to avoid deflating it.
- Remove the chilled pie crust from the refrigerator and pour the chocolate filling into the crust.
- Use a rubber spatula to spread the filling evenly to the edges and smooth the top.
- Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap, making sure the wrap does not touch the surface, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the filling is fully set and slices hold their shape.
- When you are ready to serve, place the softened cream cheese in a clean mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
- Add the sugar free powdered sugar to the cream cheese and beat until well combined and creamy.
- Pour in 1 1/4 cups cold heavy whipping cream and the vanilla bean paste.
- Beat on medium-high speed until the mixture becomes thick, smooth, and holds soft peaks that are spreadable or pipeable.
- Remove the chilled pie from the refrigerator and spread or pipe the cream cheese vanilla topping evenly over the chocolate layer.
- Refrigerate for another 15 to 20 minutes to allow the topping to set slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a ready-made graham, cookie, or nut-based crust to keep this recipe completely no-bake.
- Chill the pie for several hours or overnight for the cleanest slices and best texture.
- Do not overmix the filling after adding the whipped topping, or it can lose volume and become dense.
- For a stronger vanilla flavor in the topping, increase the vanilla bean paste slightly, adjusting to taste.
- Chill the pie for several hours or overnight for the cleanest slices and best texture.
- Do not overmix the filling after adding the whipped topping, or it can lose volume and become dense.
- For a stronger vanilla flavor in the topping, increase the vanilla bean paste slightly, adjusting to taste.
