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No-Bake Zebra Cream Pie (Chocolate and Vanilla Pudding Layers)

This playful pudding pie features alternating layers of homemade chocolate and vanilla cream inside a crumb crust. The filling cooks in the microwave—no tempering or double boiler needed. Chill well before slicing to show off the zebra stripes.
10 slices
slice of Zebra Cream Pie
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 28 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 (1) prepared chocolate crumb crust - (I use store-bought)

Cream Filling:

  • 2 ounces (56 g) bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 cups (454 g) of milk
  • ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
  • ⅓ cup (40 g) flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large (54 g) egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whipped Cream Topping

  • 1 cup (227 g) cold heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • finely-chopped chocolate for garnish - optional

Instructions
 

Cream Filling:

  • Melt 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power for 2 minutes, stirring once. Set aside.
  • Blend 2 cups of milk, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 3 large egg yolks until smooth.
  • Pour into a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 5–9 minutes, whisking after minute 4 and each minute after, until thick and creamy. (If not thick, keep adding time until it thickens. Microwave ovens vary wildly.)
  • Whisk in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  • Pour half into the bowl of melted chocolate and stir until smooth. Let both puddings cool 5–10 minutes before assembling.

Assembling the Pie:

  • Pour half of the vanilla pudding into 1 prepared chocolate crumb crust and spread it evenly
  • Add half the chocolate pudding into the center and spread gently, leaving a vanilla border.
  • Repeat with the remaining vanilla and chocolate, creating a slight mound.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and gently press to level the top. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Whipped Cream Topping:

  • Beat 1 cup cold heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  • Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and continue beating to stiff peaks.
  • Spread over chilled pie and garnish with chopped chocolate, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1 | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg