French Silk Pie
Experience the rich, creamy delight of French silk pie—your new favorite dessert! This luscious treat features a velvety chocolate filling topped with fluffy whipped cream, all nestled in a flaky crust. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Once you serve this delightful pie, every slice will be a celebration of flavor that keeps them coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 pre-made or homemade pie crust (9-inch)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Fit your pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow it to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Gradually add cocoa powder, then mix in one egg at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg