Description
Want a dessert that stops the show and melts in your mouth? This French Silk Pie is your answer. It’s rich, smooth, and loaded with deep chocolate flavor nestled in a buttery crust and topped with fresh whipped cream. Perfect for holidays, special dinners, or whenever a chocolate craving strikes, this easy recipe is a must-try. If you’re searching for quick desserts, easy recipes, or decadent dessert ideas, this pie hits all the marks with its mousse-like filling and elegant presentation. Add it to your food ideas list for your next gathering!
Ingredients
1 9-inch pie crust, baked and cooled
4 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs (pasteurized recommended)
1 cup heavy cream
1 oz chocolate curls or shavings, for garnish
Instructions
1. Blind-bake the pie crust and let it cool completely.
2. Melt the unsweetened chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set aside to cool.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
4. Add the melted chocolate and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing for 3-5 minutes after each addition.
6. Spread the chocolate filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
7. Cover and chill the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight.
8. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
9. Spread whipped cream over the chilled pie.
10. Garnish with chocolate curls or shavings and serve.
Notes
Use pasteurized eggs to ensure safety when serving to all ages.
For perfect chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler on a chocolate bar just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chocolate pie, mousse pie, easy dessert, no bake, french silk pie