Description
Classic French Silk Pie is a rich and silky chocolate dessert with a crisp chocolate cookie crust, fluffy whipped chocolate filling, and a creamy whipped topping. This easy recipe is perfect for dessert ideas, holiday food ideas, party sweets, make-ahead treats, and anyone looking for a classic chocolate pie that feels elegant but simple to prepare.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
4 pasteurized large eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Mix the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened.
3. Press the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie plate and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.
4. Melt the semisweet chocolate gently, then let it cool until smooth but not hot.
5. Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until pale, fluffy, and smooth.
6. Add the cooled melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and salt, then beat until combined.
7. Add the pasteurized eggs one at a time, beating well for several minutes after each addition.
8. Spoon the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best texture.
10. Beat the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
11. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie and top with chocolate shavings.
12. Slice cold and serve.
Notes
Use pasteurized eggs because the filling is not baked after the eggs are added.
Let the melted chocolate cool before mixing it into the butter so the filling stays fluffy.
Chill the pie overnight for the cleanest slices and best silky texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake and Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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