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Chocolate French Silk Pie Recipe
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Chocolate French Silk Pie Recipe

Chocolate French Silk Pie features a graham cracker crust filled with a whipped chocolate filling made from unsweetened baking chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. The pie is finished with a topping of whipped cream sweetened with powdered sugar and decorated with chocolate curls. The filling is rich, smooth, and creamy with a deep chocolate flavor and a velvety texture.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust:
  • 12 graham crackers (full sheets)
  • 6 Tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
Chocolate Filling:
  • 6 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
  • 2 cups superfine sugar
  • 1 cup butter softened to room temperature, salted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg
Whipped Cream:
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • chocolate curls or shavings

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust:
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Crush the graham crackers in a food processor or resealable bag. Add them to a bowl and pour in melted butter and sugar. Stir to combine. Press into a deep-dish pie pan and bake for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Chocolate Filling:
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, cook the chocolate in the microwave at 50% power for about 1 minute. If it is isn't fully melted, put it back in for 30 second increments. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter (NOT melted or hot) and sugar for at least 4-5 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl often.
  3. Add the chocolate (make sure it isn't hot) and beat for about 15 seconds. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating for 5 minutes after each addition. This will take 20 minutes total. Pour into cooled pie crust. Chill for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Whipped Cream:
  1. In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream and sugar for about 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Cover the pie with a thick layer of whipped cream. Top with chocolate curls or shavings. Serve chilled.