French Silk Pie
French silk pie is the ultimate chocolate dessert that combines a luscious, creamy filling with a flaky crust and fluffy whipped cream. This indulgent treat is perfect for special occasions or cozy nights in, delivering rich chocolate flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 6 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and butter until crumbly. Gradually add cold water to form dough.
- Roll out the dough into a circle about 12 inches wide and transfer to a 9-inch pie pan. Prick the bottom with a fork and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Allow cooling completely.
- Melt chocolate chips until smooth. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in cooled chocolate and vanilla extract until silky smooth.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to set.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and spread over the pie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg