Description
Silky smooth French silk pie brings luxurious chocolate indulgence to your dessert table. Rich chocolate filling nestled in a flaky crust creates a heavenly experience you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups (340 g) chocolate baking crumbs
- 0.5 cup (113 g) melted butter
Main Filling Ingredients:
- 200 grams (1.25 cups) chopped dark chocolate
- 1.5 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 0.25 cup (57 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (474 ml) heavy cream (30-35% fat, divided)
Additional Filling Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a chocolate crumb foundation by blending chocolate baking crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into a 9-inch pie plate to create an even, compact base.
- Whisk granulated sugar, eggs, cocoa, and heavy cream in a saucepan, creating a smooth, rich mixture that will form the pie’s luxurious filling.
- Heat the mixture over medium temperature, stirring consistently until the blend thickens and develops a velvety consistency.
- Carefully strain the cooked mixture through a fine mesh sieve to eliminate any potential lumps, ensuring a silky-smooth texture.
- Incorporate chopped dark chocolate, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract into the strained mixture, stirring until achieving a glossy, uniform appearance.
- Allow the chocolate blend to cool completely, either at room temperature for 1-2 hours or expedite the process by chilling in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes, occasionally stirring to promote even cooling.
- Whip the cooled chocolate mixture on high speed, watching it transform and lighten in color over approximately 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whip the remaining heavy cream until it forms elegant, sturdy peaks.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture in two stages, maintaining the delicate airiness and preventing deflation.
- Spread the airy filling evenly across the prepared chocolate crumb crust, creating a smooth, inviting surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 6 hours, or ideally overnight, allowing the filling to set and develop a perfect, sliceable consistency.
- Before serving, optionally crown the pie with additional sweetened whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence.
- Slice the chilled pie and serve immediately to showcase its rich, velvety texture.
Notes
- Whisk ingredients carefully to ensure a smooth, lump-free chocolate base without scorching.
- Cooling the chocolate mixture is crucial for achieving the signature silky texture and preventing grainy filling.
- Folding whipped cream gently preserves the light, airy consistency that makes this French Silk Pie melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg