French Silk Pie
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5
French Silk Pie
Description
French Silk Pie starts with a baked and cooled pie crust as the base. The filling combines softened butter and sugar whipped until smooth, to which melted unsweetened chocolate is added. Pasteurized eggs are incorporated one at a time, then beaten extensively to create a light, mousse-like consistency. Folding in Cool Whip adds volume and creaminess.
Once the filling is placed in the crust, the pie is chilled for at least six hours, allowing it to firm up while maintaining a creamy texture. Just before serving, the remaining whipped topping is spread on top with decorative chocolate curls. The filling has a rich, bittersweet chocolate taste balanced by the creamy whipped topping and a crisp crust exterior.
French Silk Pie is best served cold as a decadent dessert after meals. It keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week, though the crust will soften over time. Freezing is possible for up to three months if wrapped tightly. To thaw, refrigerate the pie overnight and add toppings just before serving for the freshest texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pie shell baked according to package directions and cooled
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 2 egg pasteurized
- 3 cups Cool Whip divided
- Chocolate curls
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl whip butter and sugar until smooth and combined.
- Melt unsweetened chocolate and mix into butter and sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix for five minutes.
- Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Place mixture in cooled pie shell.
- Chill for at least 6 hours before serving. Top with remaining 1 cup of Cool Whip and chocolate curls. Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
- Consume refrigerated French Silk Pie within a few days, as the crust softens over time.
- Freeze the pie wrapped tightly for up to three months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
- Add whipped topping and chocolate curls only after thawing to keep toppings fresh and textured.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 274mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 584IU | 12% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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