Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Pie Filling

Aug 2, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A creamy, sliceable chocolate hazelnut cream pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 20 min

Cook 15 min

Chill 4 hr

Total 4 hr 35 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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2.0 cups (480.0 ml)whole milk
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)heavy cream
½ cup (150.0 g)chocolate hazelnut spread
5.0 (90.0 g)large egg yolks
⅓ cup (67.0 g)granulated sugar
⅓ cup (43.0 g)cornstarch
¼ tspfine sea salt
2.0 tbsp (28.0 g)unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1.0fully baked 9-inch pie crust, cooled

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and cream over medium heat until steaming, about 5 minutes.
In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
Slowly whisk about half of the hot milk mixture into the yolks, then whisk everything back into the saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the filling is very thick and bubbles steadily. Keep whisking for 1 minute more so it sets firmly and reaches at least 160°F.
Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter and chocolate hazelnut spread until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you see any lumps.
Pour the filling into the crust and smooth the top.
Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate until cold and firm enough to slice, at least 4 hours or overnight.

Tips

Top with whipped cream just before serving.
Vanilla boost: add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract with the other flavorings for a rounder, warmer flavor.
Storage: Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate hazelnut cream pie filling?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to chill. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store chocolate hazelnut cream pie filling?

Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.

A creamy, sliceable chocolate hazelnut cream pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

505 Calories / serving

33.9g Fat

43.3g Carbs

7.4g Protein

23.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~4040 cal · 271g fat · 346g carbs · 59g protein · 186g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 505 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 95 min·5.5 mi·~11100 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 68 min·3.4 mi·~6800 steps
Moderate cycling 51 min·10.2 mi
Swimming laps 71 min
Jogging 49 min·4.1 mi·~7850 steps
Stair climbing 47 min·~4250 steps
Dancing 82 min
Bodyweight circuit training 51 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 117 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.