French Silk Pie
A rich and creamy French Silk Pie, combining a buttery crust with a velvety chocolate filling, topped with fluffy whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 265 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bake the pie crust according to package instructions and let it cool completely.
- Melt the chopped chocolate until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the melted chocolate and mix until well incorporated.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture gently.
- Fill the cooled pie crust with the chocolate filling and smooth the top.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Make sure to use quality chocolate for the best flavor. Chill the pie adequately for perfect slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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