{"id":"358c23f6-f25d-4b26-849a-4c5f4aaf90b4","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/358c23f6-f25d-4b26-849a-4c5f4aaf90b4","source_url":"https://handletheheat.com/kahlua-pudding-pie/","title":"Kahlua Pudding Pie","description":"Kahlua Pudding Pie features a buttery graham cracker crust, a homemade chocolate Kahlua pudding filling, and is topped with Kahlua whipped cream. It’s the perfect pie for summer entertaining!","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT22M","total_time":"PT280M","image_url":"https://handletheheat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Kahlua-Pudding-Pie-04.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"14 whole graham crackers","item":"whole graham crackers","quantity":14},{"text":"1 tablespoon light brown sugar","item":"light brown sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 stick (8 tablespoons, 4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted","item":"(8 tablespoons, 4 ounces) unsalted butter","quantity":1,"unit":"stick","preparation":"melted"},{"text":"1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin","item":"unflavored gelatin","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1/3 cup boiling water","item":"boiling water","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2/3 cup sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":0.6666666666666666,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa","item":"unsweetened cocoa","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon instant espresso powder","item":"instant espresso powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 cup cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt","item":"fine sea salt","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 cups lowfat milk","item":"lowfat milk","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped","item":"bittersweet chocolate","quantity":4,"unit":"oz","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1/4 cup Kahlúa","item":"Kahlúa","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3/4 cup cold heavy cream","item":"cold heavy cream","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons powdered sugar","item":"powdered sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon Kahlúa","item":"Kahlúa","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Unsweetened cocoa powder, for garnish","item":"Unsweetened cocoa powder, for garnish"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 325°F.","section":"For the crust:"},{"number":2,"text":"Add the butter and pulse until moistened. Use the bottom of a measuring cup, glass, or ramekin to press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake until fragrant and golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.","section":"For the crust:"},{"number":3,"text":"In a small bowl combine the gelatin and the boiling water, stirring until dissolved. Set aside.","section":"For the pudding:"},{"number":4,"text":"In a medium saucepan whisk together the sugar, cocoa, espresso powder, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the milk, whisking until smooth. Set over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil, about 10 minutes.","section":"For the pudding:"},{"number":5,"text":"Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate and Kahlúa. Stir in the vanilla and reserved gelatin. Pour into the piecrust and press plastic wrap against the surface. Refrigerate until very well chilled, at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.","section":"For the pudding:"},{"number":6,"text":"Place the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Dollop or pipe onto pie and sift cocoa powder over pie for garnish. Slice and serve.","section":"For the whipped cream:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T02:25:30.478844+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T02:25:30.478844+00:00"}