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Classic French Silk Pie

Classic French Silk Pie is a light, intensely chocolatey dessert with a firm, crunchy cookie crust, topped with real whipped cream, that serves 8-10 and can be made ahead of time for maximum flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs Any chocolate sandwich cookie works.
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided Use 5 tablespoons for the crust and 1 for beating with sugar.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 170 grams bittersweet chocolate, chopped Use real bittersweet chocolate for best results.
  • 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature Cold eggs will ruin the filling.
  • 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • to taste chocolate shavings or curls, to garnish Use vegetable peeler to create curls.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly butter a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and 5 tablespoons of melted butter. Press the mixture into the pie dish and bake for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
Making the Filling
  1. Melt the bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Let it cool at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat 1 tablespoon of softened butter with granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add vanilla extract and salt, then the cooled melted chocolate, mixing until smooth.
  4. Add one room temperature egg at a time, beating for 4-5 minutes after each addition to achieve a silky texture.
  5. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, ideally overnight.
Topping and Serving
  1. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  2. Spread or pipe the whipped cream on top of the pie. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
  3. Serve immediately using a clean knife to cut each slice.

Notes

Ensure all steps are followed carefully for best results. Chill pie overnight for optimal texture and flavor.