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Chocolate Cream Pie with Nonfat Milk

Name: Chocolate Cream Pie with Nonfat Milk
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 3 tablespoons HERSHEY’S Cocoa or HERSHEY’S Dutch-Processed Cocoa; 2 cups nonfat milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 package graham cracker crumb crust (6 ounces); Frozen light non-dairy whipped topping, thawed, optional; Assorted fresh fruit, optional

Published November 14, 2026

Cooking Club Team · 10 min active time

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Slice of chocolate cream pie in a graham cracker crust with whipped topping and berries

A creamy cocoa pie filling made with nonfat milk and thickened in the microwave, poured into a graham cracker crust.

Helpful Tips

Prepare the pan and ingredients before mixing for an easier start.
Follow the recipe’s cooling or chilling time so the dessert holds its shape when served.

THE RECIPE

Chocolate Cream Pie with Nonfat Milk

Prep10 min

Cook5 to 8 min

ChillSeveral hours, until set

Yield10 servings

Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 tablespoons HERSHEY’S Cocoa or HERSHEY’S Dutch-Processed Cocoa
2 cups nonfat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package graham cracker crumb crust (6 ounces)
Frozen light non-dairy whipped topping, thawed, optional
Assorted fresh fruit, optional

Instructions

Stir together sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa in a large microwave-safe bowl. Gradually stir in the milk. Microwave at HIGH (100%) for 2 minutes; stir well.
Microwave at HIGH for 2 to 5 minutes or until the mixture just begins to boil; stir well. Microwave at HIGH for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until the mixture is very hot and thickened. Add vanilla. Pour into the crust.
Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface. Refrigerate several hours or until set. Garnish with whipped topping and fruit, if desired. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Per serving: 160 calories; 3 g protein; 26 g carbohydrate; 3 g total fat (1 g saturated); 0 mg cholesterol; 150 mg sodium.

Adapted from cookbook pages provided by the site owner; wording clarified for readability. Featured image: AI-generated food photography.

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