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French Silk Pie Bars
French silk pie bars are rich, creamy, and smooth and made with a chocolate graham cracker crust. This classic dessert is incredible and will turn into an instant favorite!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Refrigerate
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 12 Bars
Calories: 329 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 9 sheets crushed chocolate graham crackers, about 1 small package
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
- 1 cup softened salted butter
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings, for servings
Instructions
Crust
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium-sized bowl combine 9 sheets crushed chocolate graham crackers, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Let the crust completely cool.
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French Silk Filling
- In a small microwave-safe bowl melt 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate 30 seconds at a time until smooth. Let the chocolate cool to room temperature.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer add 1 cup softened salted butter and 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar. Mix for about 2 minutes until creamy. Add the melted chocolate mixture and beat until incorporated. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Using the whisk attachment add one egg at a time beating 5 minutes on medium speed between each addition. You will be beating for a total of 20 minutes.
- Pour the filling over the chocolate graham cracker crust and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.
- Garnish with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.
Notes
- *This recipe contains raw eggs. Consume at your own risk.
- French Silk Recipe adapted from The Pioneer Woman
Nutrition Information
Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
208mg
(9%)
Potassium
78mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
732IU
(15%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
Protein | 3g | 6% |
Fat | 26g | 40% |
Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 20g | 40% |
Vitamin A | 732IU | 15% |
Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.