French Silk Pie Recipe

This French Silk Pie Recipe is a rich and silky recipe, which is made with unsweetened baking chocolate and butter. It’s the ultimate dessert recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, plus chilling time.

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French Silk Pie Recipe Ingredients

4 oz. weight Unsweetened Baking Chocolate
1 cup Salted Butter, Softened
1 1/2 cups Sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
4 whole Eggs
1 package Baked Pie Shell

How To Make French Silk Pie Recipe

Melt the chocolate: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsweetened baking chocolate until it is smooth and stirrable (about 45-60 seconds). Set it aside to cool down to room temperature.
Create the filling base: In the large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the softened butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Add chocolate and vanilla: With the mixer on medium speed, drizzle the cooled, melted chocolate into the butter mixture. Add the vanilla extract and beat until thoroughly combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the eggs (slowly): Turn the mixer to a medium speed. Add the four eggs, one at a time, leaving about 5 minutes of beating time between each egg addition. This entire process should take about 20 minutes.
Fill and chill: Once the final egg is incorporated, pour the light and airy filling into the pre-baked pie shell. Smooth the top and place the pie in the refrigerator to chill for at least two hours, but preferably longer, until the filling is firm. Serve with whipped cream and chocolate curls.

Recipe Tips

How to get a silky smooth filling? The secret is time and patience. Beating the butter and sugar until fluffy, and more importantly, adding the eggs one at a time with a full 5 minutes of beating in between each, is what incorporates air and fully dissolves the sugar, creating the signature “silk” texture.
Is it safe to eat raw eggs? This recipe contains raw eggs. For safety, it is highly recommended to use pasteurized eggs, which can be found in most grocery stores. This eliminates the risk of salmonella.
Can I use a different crust? Yes! While a traditional pastry crust is delicious, this rich filling is also fantastic in a chocolate cookie (Oreo) crust or a simple graham cracker crust.
How do I know the filling is ready? After the final egg has been beaten in for 5 minutes, the filling should be very light, airy, significantly increased in volume, and have a smooth, mousse-like consistency.

What To Serve With French Silk Pie

This is an incredibly rich pie that is traditionally served with a simple, light topping.

A large dollop of sweetened whipped cream
A sprinkle of chocolate shavings or curls
A hot cup of black coffee to balance the sweetness

How To Store French Silk Pie

Refrigerate: This pie must be stored in the refrigerator because of the raw eggs and butter. Cover it loosely and it will keep for up to 4 days.

French Silk Pie Nutrition Facts

Calories: 600 kcal
Carbohydrates: 50g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 42g
Saturated Fat: 25g
Cholesterol: 210mg
Sodium: 380mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 40g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Why is my pie filling grainy?

A grainy texture is almost always because the sugar did not have enough time to dissolve completely. The long, slow beating process after each egg addition is crucial to prevent this. Ensure you beat for the full 5 minutes between each egg.

How long does it take for a silk pie to set?

It needs a minimum of two hours in the refrigerator to become firm enough to slice cleanly. For the best, firmest set, chilling it for 4 hours or even overnight is ideal.

Can I make this pie without a stand mixer?

Yes, you can use a powerful hand-held electric mixer. It will require patience, as you’ll need to hold the mixer for the full 20-minute egg-beating process.

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Recipe by Marry ThompsonCourse: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

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Prep time

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Calories

600

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An incredibly rich and decadent no-bake dessert with a famously silky, mousse-like chocolate filling in a pre-baked crust.

Ingredients

4 oz. Unsweetened Baking Chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup Salted Butter, Softened
1 1/2 cups Sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
4 whole Eggs (pasteurized recommended)
1 Baked Pie Shell

Directions

Beat softened butter and sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy.
Drizzle in the cooled, melted chocolate and vanilla; beat until combined.
Add eggs one at a time, beating for a full 5 minutes after each addition (20 minutes total).
Pour the silky filling into the pre-baked pie shell.
Chill for at least 2 hours, or until firm, before serving with whipped cream.

Notes

The 20-minute process of adding and beating the eggs is the most critical step for the pie’s signature silky texture. Do not rush it.
Use pasteurized eggs for food safety, as the filling is not cooked.
The pie must be thoroughly chilled to set properly before slicing.
Ensure the melted chocolate has cooled completely before adding it to the butter mixture to prevent the butter from melting.