French Silk Chocolate Pie

A silky-smooth French silk chocolate pie with a buttery crust and rich, fluffy chocolate mousse filling topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 15

Chill Time: 4

Total Time: 4 40

Servings: Slices

Calories: 520kcal

Cost: $10–$12

Equipment

1 Electric stand mixer or hand mixer For whipping butter, eggs, and cream
2 Mixing bowls One for filling, one for cream
1 Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl For melting chocolate
1 Rubber spatula For folding and mixing
1 9-inch pie pan Any type of crust works
1 Piping bag (optional) For decorating with whipped cream
1 set Measuring cups and spoons Standard baking tools
1 Whisk For whipped cream

Ingredients

¾ cup Unsalted butter Room temperature
1 cup Granulated sugar For creaming with butter
4 oz Semi-sweet or dark chocolate Melted and cooled
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds aroma
4 large Eggs Room temperature
1 piece Pie crust Pre-baked and cooled
1 cup Heavy whipping cream For topping
2 tablespoon Powdered sugar To sweeten whipped cream
Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder For garnish
1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness

Instructions

Bake crust and cool completely.
Melt chocolate and let it cool.
Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add melted chocolate and vanilla.
Add eggs one at a time, beating 3–5 mins each.
Pour filling into crust and smooth.
Chill for at least 4 hours.
Whip cream and spread on top.
Garnish with chocolate shavings.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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