Description
A rich and decadent Chocolate French Silk Pie with a velvety texture and a buttery crust, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Follow the instructions for your pie crust and blind-bake until golden brown. Let cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate: Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, melting until smooth and allow to cool slightly.
- Beat the butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar: Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.
- Blend in chocolate and vanilla: Pour the melted chocolate and vanilla extract into the mixture and stir until creamy.
- Incorporate the eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until silky and smooth.
- Fill the pie crust: Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust, spreading gently.
- Chill the pie: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Top and serve: Before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkle chocolate shavings.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the pie a day before for better flavor. Use store-bought crust for convenience if short on time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg