Extremely Rich French Silk Pie
Decadence meets elegance in this Extremely Rich French Silk Pie, the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. Featuring a buttery, pre-baked pie crust as its foundation, this pie boasts a luxuriously smooth chocolate filling made with real semi-sweet baking chocolate, whipped butter, and sugar. The secret to its silky texture lies in a methodical process of incorporating eggs one at a time while whipping for five full minutes each—patience truly pays off here! Topped with a billowy crown of freshly whipped cream lightly sweetened with powdered sugar and vanilla, this pie is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Garnish with chocolate shavings or curls for an extra touch of sophistication. Perfectly chilled and ideal for sharing, this no-bake filling sets beautifully in the refrigerator, making it a show-stopping make-ahead dessert for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece premade pie crust (baked and cooled)
- 170 grams semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 170 grams unsalted butter (softened)
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 240 ml heavy whipping cream
- 30 grams powdered sugar
- 5 ml pure vanilla extract
- 30 grams chocolate shavings or curls (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bake and cool a 9-inch pie crust according to the package instructions or your favorite crust recipe. Set aside.
Melt the semi-sweet baking chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth. Let it cool to room temperature but not harden.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together on high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add the melted chocolate to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for 5 minutes after each addition. This step is crucial for the silky texture–be patient!
Pour the chocolate mixture into the baked and cooled pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chocolate layer evenly.
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the filling to set.
Before serving, garnish with chocolate shavings or curls if desired. Slice and enjoy your extremely rich French Silk Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4767 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 330.4 g | 424% | |
| Saturated Fat | 184.4 g | 922% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1355 mg | 452% | |
| Sodium | 774 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 412.1 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 330.9 g | ||
| Protein | 39.1 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.1 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1201 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
