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French silk pie recipe

Decadent Slice of French Silk Pie

Indulge in this classic French Silk Pie! A creamy, dreamy chocolate filling in a flaky, buttery crust, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups chocolate wafer crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine chocolate wafer crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  4. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and ¾ cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  6. Gradually beat in melted chocolate until smooth.
  7. Pour filling into cooled crust.
  8. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  9. Spread whipped cream over pie.
  10. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the whipped cream before serving.