French Silk Pie
A decadent chocolate pie with a silky smooth filling, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 270 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 prepared pie crust
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine the melted chocolate and butter mixture until well mixed.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Store any uneaten pie slices covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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