Description
French Chocolate Silk Pie is a luxurious, no-bake dessert with a smooth, mousse-like chocolate filling in a crisp pie crust. It’s elegant, rich, and perfect for chocolate lovers and special occasions alike.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked pie crust (homemade or store-bought, traditional or cookie-based)
- 4 oz unsweetened or semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (use pasteurized eggs for safety)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional, for topping)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for sweetening whipped cream)
- Chocolate shavings or curls (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the melted, cooled chocolate and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating for several minutes until the mixture is silky and airy.
- Spoon the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Optional: Before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form and spread or pipe over the pie.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or curls and serve chilled.
Notes
Use pasteurized eggs to ensure food safety.For deeper flavor, add a splash of espresso or coffee liqueur to the filling.Try a graham cracker or Oreo crust for added flavor.Folding in whipped cream to the filling can make it lighter and mousse-like.Best made a day in advance for proper setting and flavor development.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
