Description
Silky chocolate French pies deliver pure indulgence in petite packages. Rich ganache and velvety mousse nestle in delicate pastry shells, promising a luxurious dessert experience that whisks you straight to Paris.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate and Dairy:
- 2 ounces (56 grams) bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 large eggs, cold
Sugar and Sweeteners:
- ¾ cup (150 grams) ultra fine sugar
- ¼ cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
Flavoring and Crust:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Pillsbury pie crusts (or homemade pie crust, enough for two pies)
Instructions
- Craft delicate pie shells by positioning pie crust into mini muffin cavities, ensuring even coverage and precise edges.
- Transform raw crusts into golden vessels through a quick 7-minute bake at 350°F, gently deflating any unexpected puffs with a fork’s gentle pressure.
- Cool pie shells completely on a wire rack, allowing them to firm and develop a crisp texture ideal for holding silky filling.
- Pulverize granulated sugar into an ultrafine powder using a food processor, creating a smooth base for the decadent chocolate mixture.
- Carefully melt chocolate in microwave-safe bowl, stirring between short intervals to achieve a glossy, uniform consistency without scorching.
- Cream butter with ultrafine sugar until light and fluffy, incorporating melted chocolate to create a rich, velvety foundation.
- Introduce vanilla extract, then carefully fold in eggs one at a time, whipping vigorously for precisely 5 minutes between additions to develop a luxurious, airy texture.
- Delicately spoon chocolate filling into cooled pie shells, ensuring precise and even distribution.
- Refrigerate mini pies for 2 hours, allowing filling to set and develop intense chocolate flavor.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla for a cloud-like topping.
- Pipe elegant cream swirls atop chilled pies using a decorative pastry tip, finishing with delicate chocolate shavings for visual appeal.
Notes
- Crafting these mini pies requires precision and patience, transforming simple ingredients into elegant dessert bites.
- Chocolate work demands gentle handling, ensuring a silky smooth texture that melts instantly on your tongue.
- Chilling is crucial for achieving the signature French silk consistency, allowing flavors to blend and set perfectly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 594
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 126 mg