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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
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  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. 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.
French Silk Filling
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour the filling over the chocolate graham cracker crust and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.
  5. 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.

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