No Bake Hershey Pie with only 3 ingredients is a rich, creamy chocolate dessert. Quick, easy, and perfect for parties, holidays, or chocolate cravings!
This No Bake Hershey Pie is a chocolate lover’s dream! Smooth, creamy, and decadent for the perfect combination of textures. Quick to make and no baking required, it’s an easy dessert that will impress family and friends.
If you are looking for an easy pie recipe, this is the one to make. You may also like to try this Chocolate Mousse Pie Recipe and No Bake Oreo Pie.
What's in this post: No Bake Hershey Pie Recipe
Why We Love This
- Ultra-Creamy: The chocolate filling is rich, smooth, and melts in your mouth.
- No Baking Required: This no bake pie is perfect for quick, stress-free dessert making.
- Chocolate Lover’s Dream: Packed with Hershey’s chocolate flavor in every bite.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Ideal for parties, holidays, or family gatherings.
- Versatile: Can be topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or nuts for extra flair.
Ingredients
- Pre-Made Graham Cracker Crust: Saves time and provides a buttery, crunchy base for the pie.
- Regular Size Hershey’s Chocolate Bars: Melts into a rich, creamy chocolate filling.
- Cool Whip, Thawed: Adds lightness and creaminess to the pie; use thawed for easy mixing.
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Variations
- Pie Crust Options: We used a pre-made graham cracker crust for convenience, but you can make Graham Cracker Pie Crust from scratch. For more chocolate flavor, try Chocolate cookie crust or Oreo pie crust.
- Chocolate Options: Substitute chocolate bars with chocolate chips, melting them for the filling. You can also use chocolate pudding. Just add a bit of milk before folding in the whipped topping for smooth consistency.
- Add a Cream Cheese Layer: For a slightly denser, richer pie, add about 4 oz of softened cream cheese. This cream cheese mixture creates a subtle cheesecake-like flavor while keeping the dessert creamy.
- Mix Flavors: Try adding a hint of peppermint or espresso extract to the chocolate filling for a festive or more complex flavor.
- Top It Creatively: Garnish with chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of caramel or fudge for extra flair.
How To Make Hershey Pie
Step 1 – Break Hershey Milk Chocolate Bars – First, take the Hershey bars and break into small pieces. Put them in a microwave-safe bowl. (Put a few pieces aside to use to garnish the top.)
Step 2 – Melt Chocolate – Second, melt the Hershey’s Bar Pieces in the microwave in 30-second increments in medium mixing bowl. Make sure you do this in the intervals or you risk burning the chocolate. Stir in between each until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Step 3 – Fold Cool Whip with Chocolate – Next, add the whipped topping with the melted chocolate. Fold this all together until both of these ingredients are well combined.
Step 4 – Add to Pie Crust – Add the rich chocolate filling into the pie crust.
- Step 5 – Chill Pie – Finally, put the pie in the fridge and let chill. Overnight is best but at least 4 hours until the chocolate has cooled.
- Step 6 – Add Favorite Toppings – Before serving, garnish with the Hershey’s bar pieces you set aside earlier. You can chop it up or use a cheese grater to grate the chocolate. Next, just sprinkle all over the pie. This easy dessert looks so pretty too. It is even delicious with a drizzle of hot fudge sauce, marshmallows or slice almonds.
- Step 7 – Serve and Enjoy – You can also top the hershey chocolate pie with whipped cream or some powdered sugar as well.
Pro Tips
- Extra Whipped Cream: Keep an extra carton on hand to top pie before serving. Just a little adds a beautiful finishing touch.
- Make More Than One: This pie is always a crowd favorite especially at potlucks. You’ll likely want to make two!
- Stick with Hershey’s: For the best flavor and consistency, use Hershey’s chocolate bars. Other brands may not yield the same creamy texture.
- Chill Thoroughly: Don’t skip chilling! Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to ensure it sets properly. Keep it refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Serve Cold: Always serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
- Neat Slices: Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water for clean, smooth slices when cutting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refrigerate this no bake dessert or any leftovers for up to 4-5 days. I usually use plastic wrap to make sure that this pie is fully covered when storing.
If you use a pre-made pie crust, they usually come with a plastic lid. That can be used easily when storing as well.
Yes, this pie can easily be frozen for up to 1 month. Cover completely when freezing. I place the pie on a baking sheet in the freezer for 1-2 hours. Then move the pie to a freezer bag or freezer container to store for up to 1 month. Let the pie sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours to defrost before serving.
Since you have to chill this pie before serving, it can easily be made the night before serving.
However, the pie will only last for 4-5 days in the refrigerator. So I would only make it 1-2 days in advance of serving it.
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No bake hershey pie
Ingredients
- Pre-made Graham Cracker Crust 6 oz.
- 5 Regular Size Hershey Candy Bars
- Cool Whip thawed (8 oz container)
Instructions
- Break up the Hershey bars into small pieces and place them in a microwave safe dish (reserve a few pieces for the topping). Heat the chocolate in 30 second intervals and stir between each interval until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Then mix in the cool whip with the melted chocolate until both of these ingredients are well combined.
- Pour this mixture into the pre-made graham cracker crust. Place the pie in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours but overnight is preferred.
- Chop up the remaining chocolate bars (or use a cheese grated to grate the chocolate into smaller pieces) to small pieces and sprinkle over the piece before serving and enjoy!
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How many Hershey bars?
5 Candy bars. Thanks!
I haven’t tried any of these yet. I keep meaning to but then the holiday gets away from me. That being said this one looks delicious and I can’t wait to try it.