Description
Classic French Silk Pie is the kind of easy recipe that makes any dessert table feel extra special. With its crisp chocolate cookie crust, silky chocolate filling, and fluffy whipped topping, it is a rich yet elegant treat that works for holiday dessert spreads, dinner ideas, special occasions, and everyday food ideas when you want a truly unforgettable chocolate pie.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish if needed.
2. Mix the chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated.
3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of the pie dish.
4. Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then let it cool completely.
5. Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
6. Add the melted bittersweet chocolate and vanilla extract, then mix until smooth.
7. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the filling becomes silky and airy.
8. Spoon the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
9. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
10. Whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
11. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
12. Finish with chocolate shavings, slice, and serve cold.
Notes
Do not add the melted chocolate while it is still hot, or it can affect the texture of the filling and keep the pie from turning out perfectly silky.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked and Chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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