French Silk Pie Recipe
A rich and decadent French Silk Pie recipe, perfect for any occasion. This recipe features a creamy chocolate filling and a buttery, flaky crust.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 14 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat powdered sugar and heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the melted chocolate to the whipped cream, mixing until smooth.
- Gently fold in the egg mixture.
- Pour the filling into the baked pie crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.