Description
French Silk Pie is the ultimate chocolate indulgence. It’s rich, smooth, and creamy with a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate filling layered inside a buttery, flaky pie crust. Topped with a generous cloud of whipped cream and chocolate curls, this dessert feels both classic and luxurious. This easy no-bake recipe is perfect for holidays, special occasions, or when you simply need a rich, satisfying dessert that impresses without stress. It’s an essential in your dessert ideas and easy recipe collection!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
1 cup heavy whipping cream
0.25 cup powdered sugar
chocolate curls or shavings, for garnish
Instructions
1. Beat 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar together with a mixer for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
2. Add melted 4 oz of unsweetened baking chocolate and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating for 5 minutes after each addition (total 20 minutes of mixing).
4. Spoon the chocolate filling into the pre-baked 9-inch pie crust and smooth the top.
5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set.
6. Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 0.25 cup powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
7. Spread whipped cream over the set pie and garnish with chocolate curls.
8. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use pasteurized eggs for safety when serving to kids or elderly.
Make sure butter is fully softened for proper creaming.
Chill overnight for best texture and clean slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: chocolate pie, no bake dessert, french silk, pie recipe, easy dessert