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Classic French Silk Pie
Traditional dish · American
A rich, decadent, and velvety chocolate pie with a smooth, silky texture, traditionally made with a flaky pie crust, a filling of chocolate, butter, eggs, and sugar, and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
- Unbaked pie crust1 (9-inch)
- Unsalted butter, softened1 cup
- Granulated sugar1 3/4 cups
- Eggs3 large
- Semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled6 ounces
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Salt1/4 teaspoon
- Heavy cream, for topping1 cup
- Powdered sugar, for topping2 tablespoons
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish2 tablespoons
Steps
- 1
Prepare the pie crust: Bake the unbaked pie crust according to package directions until golden brown. Let it cool completely.
- 2
Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 3
Add eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
- 4
Incorporate chocolate: Stir in the melted and slightly cooled semi-sweet chocolate and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- 5
Add salt: Stir in the salt.
- 6
Fill the crust: Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled pie crust and spread evenly.
- 7
Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 3-4 hours, or until firm.
- 8
Prepare whipped cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- 9
Top and garnish: Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
- 10
Serve: Slice and serve chilled.
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