Description
This easy no bake coffee pie features a creamy, coffee-infused filling in a chocolate cookie crust, topped with whipped cream. It’s the perfect freezer dessert for coffee lovers and requires no oven time.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust (or 24 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed, plus 1/4 cup melted butter)
- 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 ounces/400g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces (225g) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed, or 1 cup heavy whipping cream whipped with 2 tablespoons sugar
- Optional: chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, cinnamon, caramel drizzle, or chopped toasted hazelnuts for garnish
Instructions
- If making a homemade crust: Crush 24 chocolate sandwich cookies in a food processor or in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin. Mix with 1/4 cup melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand (about 5 minutes). Press firmly into a 9-inch pie plate and freeze for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Add sweetened condensed milk, instant coffee or espresso powder, and vanilla extract. Beat until completely combined and smooth (2-3 minutes). Taste and add more coffee if desired.
- Gently fold in whipped topping or freshly whipped cream with a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil.
- Freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until firm.
- Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or other desired toppings. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.
Notes
Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for a smooth filling. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cookies for the crust. For a dairy-free version, use coconut condensed milk, dairy-free cream cheese, and coconut whipped topping. Taste the filling before freezing and adjust coffee strength as desired. Freeze overnight for best results and clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 270
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 44
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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