Description

French Silk Pie is a decadent chocolate dessert featuring a crunchy Oreo cookie crust filled with a rich, smooth bittersweet chocolate filling. Topped with homemade whipped cream and garnished with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, this pie is perfect for special occasions and holidays. The filling is silky and creamy, while the crust provides a delightful texture contrast, making each bite irresistible.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

20 Oreo (230 grams) cookies (regular-stuffed, keep filling intact)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

Filling

1 1/3 cups (266 grams) granulated sugar
4 large eggs
8 ounces (227 grams) bittersweet baking chocolate (melted)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
10 tablespoons (142 grams) unsalted butter (at room temperature)

Whipped Cream Topping

1 1/3 cups heavy cream (cold)
4 teaspoons powdered sugar
1 cup heavy cream (cold)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish

Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (for garnish if desired)

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Instructions

Prepare the crust: Crush the Oreo cookies finely while keeping the filling intact to maintain the flavor. Mix the crushed Oreos with the melted unsalted butter until fully combined. Press the mixture firmly into a pie pan to form an even crust. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling to set.
Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat together granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture is thick and pale. Gradually add the melted bittersweet chocolate and vanilla extract, blending smoothly. Add the room temperature unsalted butter in small pieces, beating continuously until the mixture is glossy and creamy. Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared Oreo crust, spreading evenly.
Chill the pie: Refrigerate the pie for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the filling to set properly and develop a silky texture. This step is crucial to achieve the classic French Silk Pie consistency.
Prepare the whipped cream topping: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip 1 1/3 cups heavy cream with 4 teaspoons powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Separately, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until firm peaks develop. Fold the two whipped creams together gently to create a light and smooth topping.
Top and garnish the pie: Spread the whipped cream mixture evenly over the chilled pie filling. Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder as desired to enhance presentation and flavor.
Serve: Keep the pie refrigerated until serving to maintain its texture and freshness. Slice and enjoy this decadent, silky chocolate dessert!

Notes

French Silk Pie features an Oreo cookie crust, rich and creamy chocolate filling, and is topped with homemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
This recipe contains raw eggs, which are safe if fresh and properly handled, but can be substituted or pasteurized if preferred.
Chilling the pie for several hours or overnight is essential to set the filling.
Use high-quality bittersweet chocolate for the best flavor.
The whipped cream topping can be customized with powdered sugar and vanilla to taste.
Perfect dessert for holidays or special occasions.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 35g
Sodium: 170mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 19g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 125mg