French Silk Pie
French silk pie is a luxurious chocolate dessert that promises to satisfy your sweet tooth. With its rich, creamy filling nestled in a buttery crust and topped with fluffy whipped cream, each slice is an indulgence that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion—be it a holiday gathering or a casual Tuesday night—this pie will impress family and friends alike. Follow this simple recipe to create a show-stopping dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- 4 oz unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). If using a pre-made crust, skip to step 3.
- For homemade crust: Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter. Press into a pie pan and bake for 8 minutes until lightly browned. Cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Gradually add cocoa powder until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; spread over the pie generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg