Classic French Silk Pie
French silk pie has a no-bake chocolate filling made by beating butter, sugar, melted chocolate, and eggs together until the mixture turns thick and mousse-like. Set in a pre-baked pie shell and chilled for a few hours, it slices cleanly and is a reliable choice for special occasions.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Saucepan
- Pie dish
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 large Store-bought pie crust or homemade if preferred
Filling
- 4 ounces Semisweet chocolate high quality
- ½ cup Unsalted butter room temperature
- ⅔ cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract pure
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
- 3 large Eggs room temperature
- 1 cup Heavy cream chilled
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a pie dish with the pie crust, pressing gently to fit. Poke the bottom with a fork and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the semisweet chocolate until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and cocoa powder, and mix well.Add one egg at a time, beating for 3-5 minutes before adding the next. Gradually fold in melted chocolate, mixing until smooth.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Notes
Tammy’s Tips
- For a nutty twist, consider adding a layer of crushed pecans on the crust before pouring the filling.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature to achieve the best texture and emulsification in the pie filling.
Nutrition
Calories: 479kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 179mgFiber: 2gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 2mg
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