Hot Cocoa Pie

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October 21, 2025

Ingredient Notes + Variations

This Hot Cocoa Pie layers a buttery Oreo crust with a fluffy chocolate filling and gooey marshmallow topping. Every ingredient pulls its weight here, so let’s talk about a few of them:

Oreo Cookies – You’ll use the whole cookie, filling and all, to get that rich, fudgy crust flavor.
Unsalted Butter – Holds the crust together and adds a buttery finish.
Hot Cocoa Mix – The secret weapon. It gives that true “cup of cocoa” flavor without needing to melt chocolate.
Marshmallow Fluff – Because what’s hot cocoa without marshmallows?
Crushed Candy Canes – Adds a little crunch and peppermint sparkle.

How to Make Hot Cocoa Pie

This pie comes together quickly with simple steps. You’ll prep, chill, and decorate… it’s that easy. For full recipe details, including ingredients and measurements needed, see the printable recipe card down below.

Step 1: Make the Crust

Crush your Oreos in a food processor, drizzle in melted butter, and press into a pie dish. Pop it in the freezer to set while you make the filling.

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Step 2: Mix the Filling

Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add hot cocoa mix and cold heavy cream, then blend until light and fluffy. Pour it over the crust and smooth the top.

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Step 3: Chill the Pie

Cover and freeze for about 2 hours, until it’s firm enough to slice but still creamy.

Step 4: Add the Toppings

Spread marshmallow fluff across the top, then sprinkle crushed candy canes, marshmallow bits, and Oreo crumbs. Drizzle with hot fudge if you’re feeling fancy.

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Tips for Success

Chill the bowl and beaters before whipping to help the cream thicken faster.
If the fluff is too sticky, microwave it for a few seconds to make spreading easier.
Don’t skip the freezer step. It helps the pie set perfectly.
Crush candy canes right before using them to keep their color bright.
Use high-quality hot cocoa mix for the best flavor (yes, it matters).

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This pie feels like a warm hug in dessert form… cool, creamy, and a little over-the-top in the best way. It’s the kind of treat that disappears before you can blink. The printable recipe card is below! Have a great day, friends!

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Hot Cocoa Pie

Katie Cooksey

Hot Cocoa Pie is smooth, chocolatey, and topped with gooey marshmallow fluff. It’s like your favorite winter drink turned into a dreamy slice of pie.

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Prep Time 25

chill time 2

Total Time 2 25

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 525 kcal

Ingredients

for the crust-

22 Oreo cookies
1/4 cup unsalted butter

for the filling-

8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3 1/2 tabelspoons hot cocoa mix 1 packet
1 cup heavy cream cold

for the topping-

1 cup marshmallow fluff
2 candy canes crushed
1/4 cup marshmallow bits for garnish
3 Oreo cookies crushed, for garnish
hot fudge or chocolate syrup, for garnish, optional

Instructions

Spray a 9-10 inch pie dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

for the crust-

Place the Oreo cookies in a food processor and process into crumbs. Slowly drizzle in butter and process until the crumbs start to clump up.
Pour the cookie mixture into greased pie dish, pressing down evenly to bottom and sides to form your crust. Place in the freezer while you make the filling.

for the filling-

In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, mix together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Mix in the hot cocoa mix and heavy cream until well blended.
Remove pie dish from freezer and pour filling on top of crust. Smooth out with a spoon to even it out.
Cover with plastic wrap and return to freezer for about 2 hours, or until mostly firm.

for the topping-

Remove pie from freezer and spread the marshmallow fluff top*, leaving about a 1 inch edge without fluff.
Sprinkle the crushed candy canes, marshmallow bits, and crushed Oreos over top.
If desired, drizzle hot fudge or chocolate syrup over the full pie, or individual slices.

Notes

*If you’re having trouble getting the fluff to spread on the pie, make sure the pie is mostly solid, and try microwaving the fluff for 10-20 seconds if needed, to help it spread better.

Storage Instructions

Store covered in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Once the fluff is on the top of the pie, do not freeze.

Nutrition

Calories: 525kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 249mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 1gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 996IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 5mg

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Variations

Swap peppermint candy canes for toffee bits for a richer twist.
Use a graham cracker crust instead of Oreos for a lighter flavor.
Add a tablespoon of instant espresso to the filling for a mocha version.
Top with mini marshmallows instead of fluff if you preferred.

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Hot Cocoa Pie

Ingredient Notes + Variations