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Homemade French Silk Chocolate Pie Recipe topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings on a white kitchen counter.

French Silk Chocolate Pie Recipe

Master this creamy French Silk Chocolate Pie in under an hour. Rich chocolate filling with whipped cream topping — perfect for holidays or any special occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 9-inch Pie crust Pre-made, baked & cooled
  • 2 tablespoon Butter, melted Brushed on crust
Filling
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter 2 sticks, softened
  • 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar Helps silky texture
  • 4 oz Unsweetened chocolate Melted & cooled
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds depth
  • 4 large Eggs Pasteurized recommended
  • ⅛ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
Topping
  • 2 cups Heavy whipping cream Cold
  • 3 tablespoon Powdered sugar For sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract For flavor
  • Chocolate shavings / cocoa powder For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer / hand mixer For whipping butter, eggs, and cream
  • 1 9-inch pie pan Glass or ceramic preferred
  • 1 Double boiler/Microwave-safe bowl For melting chocolate
  • 1 Rubber spatula For mixing and spreading
  • 1 Plastic wrap To cover pie while chilling
  • 1 piping bag (optional) For whipped cream decoration
  • 1 Vegetable peeler For chocolate shavings garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F, bake pie crust until golden, then cool completely.
  2. Melt chocolate, set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Beat butter until fluffy, add sugar, mix until pale.
  4. Add chocolate, vanilla, and salt.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating 5 minutes each.
  6. Spread filling into crust, cover, and chill for at least 4 hours.
  7. Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  8. Spread whipped cream over pie, garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.
  9. Slice with a hot knife and serve cold.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.