The Ultimate Homemade French Silk Pie!
I’m so excited my Mom just flew into visit. I wanted to make something I knew she’d love so of course the first thing that came to mind is something loaded with chocolate. And is there a better way to welcome someone than with chocolate pie? But please, let’s not refer to this pie as simply “chocolate pie”, this is the ultimate luxury of chocolate pies. With its incredibly satiny smooth texture that just melts away in your mouth, in a way like nothing else, you’ll begin to realize why this is called French Silk Pie. It’s silky smooth consistency is to die for. I’m pretty pleased to say my mom gave it an excellent review saying “this is the best chocolate desert I’ve ever eaten!” While I was cutting the first slice, my daughter was standing by my side and peering in and asked “how is it so smooth?” and basically I was like “this my child, is French Silk Pie” :). She couldn’t get enough of the chocolate portion, she kept digging into it by the spoonful, while leaving behind the cream and crust. You have to try this to understand and appreciate it’s delectability, it’s hard to describe or compare it in words but it’s something similar to a velvety smooth, chocolate ice cream or a rich chocolate pudding. You like chocolate? Make this pie. And of course, please enjoy and savor every bite just as I did!
French Silk Pie Ingredients
Cooked and chilled pie crust Granulated sugar and light brown sugar Salt Eggs Bittersweet chocolate chips Vanilla Unsalted butter Heavy cream Cocoa powder Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish
How to Make French Silk Pie
Combine 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, the light brown sugar, salt and eggs in a heat proof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Heat stirring constantly until reaches 160 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat, stir in chocolate chips (melt through) and vanilla. Let cool to room temp. In an electric mixer whip butter on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy. Add in cooled chocolate mixture and whip until pale and fluffy. In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa and remaining 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, then while whisking, slowly pour in about 1/2 cup of the heavy cream and stir until smooth. Add remaining 3/4 cup heavy cream, whip with mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream mixture into melted chocolate chip/butter mixture. Pour into prepared pie crust and smooth into an even layer. Tent with foil (sealing foil around edges) and chill to set. Top with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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