3 Ingredient No-Bake Hershey’s Chocolate Pie

This creamy, no-bake chocolate pie is an easy dessert made with just three ingredients: Hershey’s chocolate bars, thawed whipped topping, and a graham cracker crust. The filling is rich, fluffy, and chocolatey, with a smooth texture that makes every slice feel indulgent.

Best of all, there’s no oven required. Simply melt the chocolate, fold it into the whipped topping, and let the refrigerator do the rest.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Only three ingredients: No complicated shopping list or specialty baking ingredients.
• No oven needed: The refrigerator sets the filling, making this a convenient dessert when you don’t want to bake.
• Easy to prepare ahead: Make the pie several hours before serving or chill it overnight.
• Creamy chocolate filling: Melted chocolate gives the whipped topping a rich flavor and a light, mousse-like texture.
• Simple to decorate: A little grated chocolate makes the finished pie look special without extra effort.

Ingredients

You only need three ingredients to make this easy chocolate pie.

• 1 (6-ounce) premade graham cracker pie crust
• 1 (8-ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed in the refrigerator
• 6 regular-size milk chocolate bars, approximately 9 ounces total

Reserve a few small pieces of chocolate for the topping before melting the rest.

Ingredient Notes

Hershey’s milk chocolate: Regular milk chocolate bars provide the sweetness and chocolate flavor. Use approximately 9 ounces of chocolate in total; the number of bars may vary depending on their size.

Whipped topping: Thaw it in the refrigerator before mixing. A fully thawed topping is easier to combine with melted chocolate without leaving large streaks.

Graham cracker crust: A premade 6-ounce crust makes this a genuinely simple, no-bake dessert. A chocolate cookie crust is another possible option, although it will change the flavor.

How to Make 3-Ingredient No-Bake Hershey’s Pie

This pie comes together in a few simple stages. The most important part is combining the melted chocolate with the whipped topping without losing too much of its airy texture.

Prepare the Chocolate

Break the chocolate bars into small pieces. Set aside 2–4 pieces for grating over the finished pie.

Place the remaining chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.

Avoid overheating the chocolate, as it can become thick or scorched. Let it cool briefly if it feels very hot before adding the whipped topping.

Fold in the Whipped Topping

Add the thawed whipped topping to the melted chocolate.

Use a spatula to gently fold the mixture together, scraping along the bottom and sides of the bowl. Continue until the filling is evenly chocolate-colored with no large white streaks remaining.

The mixture should look fluffy and creamy rather than runny. Avoid vigorous beating, which can deflate the whipped topping.

Fill the Graham Cracker Crust

Spoon the chocolate filling into the premade graham cracker crust.

Spread it evenly with a spatula, gently pushing the filling toward the edges. Smooth the top or create a few soft swirls for a homemade finish.

Keep the filling inside the crust and avoid pressing too firmly, which can compact the airy mixture.

Garnish and Chill

Use a fine cheese grater to grate the reserved chocolate over the surface of the pie.

Cover the pie carefully and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until the filling is firm enough to slice. For the neatest slices, chill it overnight.

The filling should hold its shape when cut, while remaining soft and creamy inside.

Recipe Tips

• Thaw the whipped topping in advance. Refrigerate it until soft and easy to fold. If it’s still frozen, it may not combine evenly with the chocolate.
• Melt chocolate slowly. Short microwave intervals and frequent stirring help prevent scorching.
• Let very hot chocolate cool slightly. Adding whipped topping to excessively hot chocolate can affect its texture.
• Fold rather than beat. Gentle mixing helps preserve the airiness that makes the filling light.
• Allow enough chilling time. Three hours is the minimum; overnight chilling is useful when preparing the pie for a gathering.
• Use a sharp knife for slicing. Wipe the knife between cuts to keep the slices neat.

3 Ingredient No-Bake Hershey’s Pie

Looking for quick and easy dessert recipes? This 3 ingredient chocolate pie is incredibly simple to make but totally irresistible!

Course: Dessert

Keyword: 3 ingredients, chocolate, cool whip, easy dessert

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (6oz) pre-made graham cracker crust
• 1 (8oz) tub of Cool Whip (thawed in fridge)
• 6 regular sized Hershey’s Chocolate Bars (about 9 ounces)

Instructions

1. Break apart your Hershey’s Bars and reserve 2-4 pieces for garnishing the pie later. Place them in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 20-30 second increments until the chocolate is melted.
2. Add the thawed Cool Whip to the melted chocolate and mix until well combined.
3. Spoon the mixture into your prepared pie crust, and then use a cheese grater to garnish the top with any chocolate you have set aside.
4. Refrigerate and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight before slicing.