Description
This French Silk Pie is a dreamy, no-bake dessert with a smooth, rich chocolate filling and a whipped cream topping in a buttery, flaky crust. Silky, elegant, and easy to prep ahead, it’s a crowd-pleasing showstopper for holidays, birthdays, or any chocolate craving moment.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs (preferably pasteurized)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for whipped topping)
1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (flaky, graham, or Oreo)
2 tablespoons chocolate shavings (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Melt the unsweetened chocolate in a heatproof bowl using the microwave or a double boiler. Set aside to cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Mix in the cooled chocolate and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating for at least 3 minutes after each addition (12 minutes total). The mixture will become thick and glossy.
5. Spoon the chocolate filling into the cooled, pre-baked pie crust. Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
6. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
7. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
8. Garnish with chocolate shavings, if desired.
9. Slice with a warm knife for clean edges. Serve chilled.
Notes
Use pasteurized eggs for safety since this is a no-bake recipe.
Beat the eggs thoroughly to ensure a silky and airy texture—this step is essential!
Always chill the pie for at least 4 hours to allow it to set properly before topping with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 145mg