Easy French Chocolate Silk Pie Recipe

Published Sep 23, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Ashley . The Recipe Rebel via YouTube

French chocolate silk pie is a tasty no-bake dessert that features a tasty chocolate crust with a creamy chocolate filling and is topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. This is a very easy treat that you can make with only a few simple ingredients, and what makes this pie stand out as well is that the eggs are cooked and not incorporated in the filling while still raw.

True to its name, this pie has a silky and smooth texture and is filled with rich chocolate flavor from crust to topping. This is a popular choice of dessert for parties, special occasions, cookouts, or other family functions, and it’s pretty convenient to prepare since it requires no baking. Try this French chocolate silk pie recipe by Ashley . The Recipe Rebel on YouTube and I guarantee you won’t regret it.

Ingredients for French Chocolate Silk Pie:

Crust

2½ cups of chocolate baking crumbs
½ cup of melted butter

Filling

1½ cups of granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tbsp of cocoa
2 cups of heavy cream, 30-35%, divided
1¼ cup of chocolate, chopped
¼ cup of unsalted butter
1 tsp of vanilla extract

How to Make French Chocolate Silk Pie:

Ingredients for French Chocolate Silk Pie — Image credit: Ashley . The Recipe Rebel via YouTube

Step 1

Add the chocolate crumbs and butter in a large mixing bowl, stir them until well combined, and transfer the mixture to a 9-inch pie plate. Press the crust firmly at the bottom and up the sides and set it aside for later. Add the sugar, eggs, cocoa, and 1 cup of cream in a large saucepan, then whisk them together until smooth and combined, and then place the saucepan on a stove over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir constantly and cook until thickened, then turn off the heat, and pour the mixture over a fine mesh sieve in a large bowl. Add the butter and vanilla extract, then stir them until melted and smooth, and then place it in the refrigerator allowing it to chill for about 30 to 40 minutes until room temperature making sure to stir occasionally.

Step 3

Once the mixture has cooled, beat it over high speed for about 5 minutes until light in color, then in a separate bowl, whip the remaining cream until stiff peaks form, and then gently fold it into the chocolate mixture in two batches. Spread the chocolate cream over the pie crust, then put it in the refrigerator to chill for about 6 hours or overnight until set. Garnish it with sweetened whipped cream, then serve, and enjoy!