Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Pie

Instructions:

1. Combine the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and melted butter in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand.
2. Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate using the back of a spoon.
3. Place the crust in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix, cocoa powder, and cold whole milk.
5. Beat the pudding mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy.
6. Pour the chocolate filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
8. Stir in the vanilla extract.
9. Gently fold in the whipped topping using a spatula, maintaining the airy volume.
10. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chocolate layer.
11. Place the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to set before slicing.