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This chocolate pumpkin pie recipe is a delicious, indulgent spin on the classic pumpkin pie. Rich, chocolaty, and full of pumpkin flavor!
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Chocolate and pumpkin are such an amazing combo, and having them together in pie form is amazing.
I recently shared my hands down favorite pumpkin pie recipe with you and now I am so excited to share this easy pumpkin pie recipe with a delicious chocolatey twist.
For more pies check out:
- Caramel Pear Pie
- French Silk Pie
- Apple Crisp Pie
- Mini Apple Pies
- Sweet Potato Pie
This chocolate pumpkin pie recipe is really easy to make, uses canned pumpkin, and is delicious every time.
How to make a graham cracker crust:
- In a food processor- or a ziplock baggie- crushe your graham crackers
- Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, sugar, and salt
- Press graham cracker mixture firmly into pie dish
- Bake
How to make chocolate pumpkin pie:
- Melt your chocolate chips and butter in the microwave (use 50% power)
- In the bowl of a stand-up mixer whisk your eggs.
- Once whisked add in the sugar, spices, canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, and melted chocolate
- Carefully pour the filling into the graham cracker crust
- Bake until the pie is set on the edges and still has a slight jiggle in the middle
- Let it cool to room temperature
Pumpkin Chocolate Pie- perfect for the holiday season!
Do you bake the crust first?
Yes! I love that this chocolate pumpkin pie has an easy graham cracker crust. Bake it for 15 minutes!
How to melt chocolate in the microwave?
In a microwave safe dish, combine chocolate chips and butter. Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until nice and smooth.
How do I know when my pie is done?
After 55 minutes (15 minutes at 425° and then 40 minutes at 350°) check to see if the top of the pie is a complete dome.
If not- if there is still an indent in the center bake for another 2-3 minutes and check the pie again. Once the entire pie looks domed it is done baking!
When the pie cools to room temperature it will slowly sink back down.
Why did the top of the pie crack or split?
This typically has to do with the pie cooling too fast.
If your house is pretty cold try letting the pie come to room temperature in the oven. Leave the oven door open or cracked. This way the pie will come to room temperature a little slower.
Do I need to refrigerate the chocolate pumpkin pie?
I recommend refrigerating the pie after it has cooled to room temperature.
How long will the chocolate pumpkin pie last?
Try to eat the pie with in 4-5 days of making it!
Want a traditional pie crust instead?
You can either use a store-bought pie crust or my flakey pie crust!
How to make pumpkin pie spice?
To make your own combine 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
Then use 2tsp of this mixture for this pie and save the remaining spice mix in a sealed jar for other recipes (like pumpkin pie, pumpkin cupcakes, and sweet potato pie).
The hardest part of making this amazing pumpkin pie is waiting for it to cool!
What are your favorite pies to have for the holidays? Let me know in the comments below!
If you like this recipe check don’t miss:
- Mini Apple Cobbler Crumb Cakes
- Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Brown Sugar Buttercream
- White Chocolate Cheesecake
- Easy Pumpkin Bread
- Pumpkin Bread Pudding
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Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
Author: Lisa
This chocolate pumpkin pie is a delicious, indulgent spin on the classic pumpkin pie. Rich, chocolaty, and full of pumpkin flavor!
4.53 from 76 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 55 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 13 graham crackers
- 3 tbs brown sugar
- 6 tbs softened butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Pumpkin Pie filling
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup unsalted butter half a stick
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 can 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
Instructions
Graham Cracker Pie Crust
Preheat oven to 350.
In a food processor* combine your graham crackers, brown sugar, softened butter, and salt until it looks like sand. (13 graham crackers, 3 tbs brown sugar, 6 tbs softened butter, 1 teaspoon salt)
Firmly press the mixture into the pie dish, along the bottom and up the sides.
Bake for 15 minutes then remove from oven and set aside.
Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Filling
Preheat oven to 425°F and set the rack at the lowest position.
In a microwave safe dish, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter. Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds, stir, and repeat until nice and smooth. * (1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, ¼ cup unsalted butter)
In a medium bowl mix together sugar, cinnamon, salt and pumpkin pie spice. * (¼ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt)
In a large bowl*, whisk the eggs until combined. Then add in your sugar/spice mixture, canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, and melted chocolate. Stirring until completely combined. (3 large eggs, 1 can pumpkin puree, and 1 can evaporated milk.
Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust.
Bake for 15 minutes at 425° then reduce oven temperature to 350° and bake for 40-50 more minutes. You want the edges of the pie to be set and the center to be slightly jiggly. The top of the pie will be a fill dome. If there is still an indent in the middle of the pie bake for another 2-3 minutes then check it again.
Once done remove from oven and let cool at room temperature.
Top with whipped cream and enjoy!
Notes
*You can use a food processor or just stick the graham crackers in a Ziploc bag and crush them by hand (or with a rolling pin).
*You can also use a double boiler method to melt the chocolate chips and butter.
*If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice just make your own! To make your own combine 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg. Then use 2tsp of this mixture for the pie filling. Save the remaining spice mix in a sealed jar for other recipes (like pumpkin pie, pumpkin cupcakes, and sweet potato pie).
*You can also mix this in a stand mixer or with a hand-held mixer.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 495mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mg
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Post updated on 6/8/2021
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Reader Interactions
Comments
Bob
Is this a 9 inch or 10 inch pie?
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Lisa
This recipe is perfect for a 9inch pie dish, but can be spread out to a 10 inch if need be- just might be a little thinner.
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Faith
Can you make ahead and freeze this pie
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Lisa
Yes. After it is baked, and cooled completely, wrap in saran wrap fully several times. Then wrap in a layer of foil for extra protection. Freeze for up to a month, then when you want to eat, thaw in the refrigerator at least 12 hrs before hand.
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Marigold
If using a premade ‘traditional’ crust, what’s the baking time? Does it stay the same? Thanks in advance.
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Lisa
Just pour the filling in the premade pie crust (unbaked) and then bake the entire pie as the recipe states. I used a premade pie crust in this Pumpkin Pie Recipe if you want to see more details.
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Virginia Reed
Definitely too much filling for a 9” pie crust. I had a lot left over
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