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French Silk Pie

This classic French Silk Pie features an ultra-creamy, mousse-like chocolate filling in a crunchy Oreo crust topped with fluffy whipped cream and chocolate curls.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 24 count Oreos for crust, about 2 cups crushed
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted for crust
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate melted
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1.25 cups sugar divided
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup butter room temperature for filling
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream for folding into filling
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar for whipping cream in filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream for topping
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar for topping
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for topping
  • count chocolate curls for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch pie pan with non-stick spray. Crush Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor or blender, leaving the filling inside.
  • Combine Oreo crumbs with melted butter. Press mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of the pie pan.
  • Bake crust for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool completely.
  • Melt the semi-sweet chocolate according to package instructions and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, whisk eggs with 0.75 cup sugar. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture reaches 160°F.
  • Remove from heat and stir in melted chocolate and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth. Transfer to another bowl and cool until just above room temperature (~20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  • In a large bowl, beat 1 cup room temperature butter with remaining 0.5 cup sugar and salt until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Gradually add cooled chocolate mixture to the butter mixture and combine well.
  • Beat chocolate and butter mixture on high speed for 4 minutes until light and fluffy. Set aside.
  • Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 3 tablespoons powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold just under half of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Then fold in the remaining whipped cream until fully combined.
  • Pour filling into the prepared crust and smooth evenly. Chill for 5-6 hours or until firm.
  • For the topping, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 0.25 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread whipped cream topping evenly on the chilled pie and garnish with chocolate curls.
  • Refrigerate pie until ready to serve. Best consumed within 4-5 days.

Notes

Perfectly creamy and rich, this pie is a beloved dessert for holidays and special occasions. Use high-quality chocolate for best results.