Description
Silky smooth French silk pies bring Parisian elegance to individual dessert servings. Rich chocolate mousse nestles in buttery pastry shells, promising indulgent moments that transport taste buds to charming French patisseries you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 ounces (56 grams) bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
Sweeteners:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Crust:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 pre-made pie crusts
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F (177°C), preparing for the delicate pie crust creation.
- Select pie crusts and employ round or flower-shaped cookie cutters to transform them into elegant 3-inch diameter circles.
- Carefully place the crust circles onto a baking sheet, monitoring their inflation during the 7-minute baking process and gently deflating any puffy areas with a fork.
- Allow the freshly baked crusts to rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Transform granulated sugar into an ultra-fine texture using a food processor, creating a smooth base for the filling.
- In a mixer, combine softened butter with the ultra-fine sugar, blending until the mixture becomes creamy and uniform.
- Incorporate melted chocolate and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, stirring until fully integrated.
- Introduce eggs individually, beating each on high speed for 5 minutes to achieve a silky, luxurious consistency.
- Delicately spoon the chocolate filling into the cooled pie crusts, ensuring even distribution.
- Chill the filled crusts in the refrigerator for approximately 2 hours, allowing the filling to set completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff, voluminous peaks emerge.
- Artfully pipe the whipped cream atop the chilled pies, creating an elegant, cloud-like topping.
- Embellish with delicate chocolate curls or shavings for a final touch of gourmet sophistication.
Notes
- Perfectly portioned and elegantly crafted, these bite-sized treats transform traditional pie into a sophisticated miniature delight.
- Smooth, silky chocolate filling nestled in delicate crisp crusts creates an irresistible contrast that will wow your guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg