How To Make French Silk Pie (Chocolate Pie)
True to its name, this French silk pie is a silky, smooth, and rich chocolate pie dessert! It’s perfect for chocolate lovers to indulge in a sweeter treat.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4ozbittersweet chocolate,or semisweet chocolate
- 1cupsalted butter,2 sticks, softened
- 1½cupsultra-fine sugar
- 1tspvanilla extract
- 4eggs,room temperature
- ¼tspespresso powder,optional
- 1pie shell,9-inch, pre-baked
- 3cupswhipped cream
- 1chocolate bar,roughly chopped, or shaved, or melted
Instructions
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Heat the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between, until completely melted.
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Set aside, then let cool for about 10 minutes until it is room temperature.
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In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar for 1 to 2 minutes on medium-high speed until fluffy.
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Gradually add the cooled chocolate to the butter and sugar mixture.
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Add the espresso powder, then beat the mixture on medium-low speed until thoroughly combined. Add the vanilla, then beat until combined.
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Switch to the whisk attachment. Add one egg, then beat for 5 minutes on medium speed. Repeat with the remaining three eggs, beating the mixture for an additional 5 minutes after each egg.
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Pour the filling into a baked pie shell in a pie plate, then use a spatula to spread out the top evenly.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
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Top with desired amount of whipped cream, then garnish with chocolate shavings, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 439.13kcal
- Fat: 28.76g
- Saturated Fat: 16.35g
- Trans Fat: 0.63g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 8.69g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.73g
- Carbohydrates: 45.00g
- Fiber: 1.10g
- Sugar: 33.27g
- Protein: 3.55g
- Cholesterol: 105.39mg
- Sodium: 222.95mg
- Calcium: 34.03mg
- Potassium: 108.40mg
- Iron: 0.87mg
- Vitamin A: 180.52µg
- Vitamin C: 0.00mg
How To Make French Silk Pie (Chocolate Pie)
True to its name, this French silk pie is a silky, smooth, and rich chocolate pie dessert that’s perfect for sweet tooths and chocolate lovers.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4ozbittersweet chocolate,or semisweet chocolate
- 1cupsalted butter,2 sticks, softened
- 1½cupsultra-fine sugar
- 1tspvanilla extract
- 4eggs,room temperature
- ¼tspespresso powder,optional
- 1fully pre-baked 9-inch pie shell,homemade or store-bought
- 3cupsWhipped cream
- 1chocolate bar,roughly chopped or shaved or melted into curls
Instructions
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Heat chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between, until completely melted. Set aside and let cool for about 10 minutes until it is room temperature.
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In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar for 1to 2 minutes on medium-high speed until fluffy.
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When melted chocolate has cooled, gradually add it to the butter/sugar mixture. Add the espresso powder (if using). Beat the mixture on medium-low speed until thoroughly combined. Add vanilla and beat until combined.
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Switch to the whisk attachment. Add one egg, and beat for 5 minutes on medium speed. Repeat with remaining three eggs, beating the mixture for an additional 5 minutes after each egg.
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Pour the filling into a baked pie shell in a pie plate, and use a spatula to spread out the top evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled before serving.
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Top with desired amount of whipped cream, then garnish with chocolate shavings or curls.
Nutrition
- Calories: 329.34kcal
- Fat: 21.57g
- Saturated Fat: 12.27g
- Trans Fat: 0.47g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 6.52g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.29g
- Carbohydrates: 33.75g
- Fiber: 0.83g
- Sugar: 24.95g
- Protein: 2.66g
- Cholesterol: 79.04mg
- Sodium: 167.21mg
- Calcium: 25.52mg
- Potassium: 81.30mg
- Iron: 0.65mg
- Vitamin A: 135.39µg
- Vitamin C: 0.00mg
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