Red Velvet Cookie Dough Pie (Print)
Red velvet cookie dough fills a chocolate crust, topped with whipped cream—indulgent and easy for any dessert occasion.
# Components:
→ Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs (approximately 18 cookies)
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Red Velvet Cookie Dough Filling
03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated as directed)
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
07 - 2 tablespoons milk
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
10 - 2 teaspoons red food coloring
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
13 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
→ Topping
14 - 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream
15 - Extra mini chocolate chips, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Combine chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly into the base and sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
02 - Place all-purpose flour in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the flour reaches 165°F. Allow to cool completely before use.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter, softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or whisk.
04 - Add milk, vanilla extract, unsweetened cocoa powder, red food coloring, and salt into the creamed mixture. Blend until well combined.
05 - Gradually mix heat-treated, cooled flour into the dough mixture until a smooth batter forms.
06 - Stir in the mini chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed throughout the filling.
07 - Spoon the red velvet cookie dough filling evenly over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
08 - Spread whipped topping or whipped cream evenly across the surface. Garnish with extra mini chocolate chips for a finishing touch.
09 - Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving to ensure it sets properly.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No baking required
- Perfect for special occasions or celebrations
02 -
- Always heat-treat flour to make it safe for no-bake desserts
- This pie must chill long enough so it slices cleanly for best presentation
03 -
- For a richer chocolate flavor use Dutch-processed cocoa in the filling
- Add 1/4 cup chopped pecans for a nutty variation