Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Classic French Silk Pie, a perfect easy dessert idea for chocolate lovers. With its velvety smooth chocolate filling, crisp cookie crust, and fluffy whipped topping, this no-bake style pie is ideal for holidays, dinner parties, or whenever you need a quick dessert that feels luxurious.
Ingredients
24 chocolate sandwich cookies
5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs pasteurized and room temperature
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings
Instructions
1. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter, then press firmly into a pie dish and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Melt the unsweetened chocolate gently and allow it to cool slightly.
3. Beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add melted chocolate and vanilla extract and mix well.
5. Add eggs one at a time beating several minutes after each addition until silky.
6. Spread filling into crust and smooth the top.
7. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
8. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
9. Spread whipped cream over pie and garnish with chocolate shavings.
10. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
Beat eggs thoroughly for a silky texture.
Chill completely before serving for clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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