French Silk Pie Recipe

Sliced French Silk Pie on a serving tray.

French Silk Pie Recipe

Lusciously smooth chocolate mousse and flaky pie crust compose this decadent French silk pie. Top it with whipped cream and chocolate curls for the ultimate indulgence!

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Keyword French Silk Pie, French Silk Pie Recipe

Prep Time 30

Total Time 4 30

Servings serving

Calories 618kcal

Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

Crust

1 pie crust pre baked in a 9 inch pie pan

Silk Pie Filling

3 large eggs room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3 oz unsweetened chocolate finely chopped
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup heavy whipping cream very cold
1/3 cup powdered sugar

Topping

1 cup heavy whipping cream very cold
1 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 oz chocolate for garnish

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Instructions

Pre-bake your pie crust and set aside. In a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat, whisk together the eggs and sugar constantly until the mixture reaches 160°F.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chopped chocolate and vanilla. Stir until the chocolate is melted, then set the mixture aside to cool completely.
In a medium bowl, cream the butter on medium-high speed with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about two minutes. Add the cooled chocolate mixture and beat for another 3-5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until soft peaks form. Gradually fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture until well combined.
Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust and smooth it out evenly. Refrigerate until the filling is set — at least four hours or up to 24 hours.
Make the cream topping by whipping together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). Cover and store in the fridge until the filling has set.
Once the filling is set, top the pie with the whipped cream and as much grated chocolate as your heart desires. Enjoy!

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