French Silk Chocolate Pie Recipe

Name: French Silk Chocolate Pie Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One; , blind baked in a pie plate and cooled; 1 cup heavy cream, chilled; 3 large egg yolks; Pinch of salt; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tbsp. water; 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled; Freshly whipped cream, for serving; Optional: chocolate shavings

Servings: persons

1
Whip heavy cream and set aside in the fridge.
2
Melt the chocolate over a double boiler.
3
Whisk the yolks, sugar, and water together in the bowl from your stand mixer (if using) or a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a pot of boiling water (double boiler) and whisk vigorously.
4
Continue to whisk until the temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit, and remove from the heat.
5
Immediately begin whisking yolk mixture on high speed (use towels to protect your hands, the bowl will be hot!) until it grows in size and thickness and comes to room temperature-about 5 minutes.
6
Reduce speed of mixer to low and begin streaming the cooled melted chocolate into the bowl with the yolks. Mix until combined.
7
Fold chocolate mixture into whipped cream (you may need to rewhip a bit before doing this since it will loosen up in the fridge), taking care not to deflate the cream.
8
Pour mixture directly into the cooled, blind-baked pie shell.
9
Chill the pie in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Top with additional whipped cream and chocolate shavings right before serving.
10
Tip: Use a knife dipped in warm water for clean slicing, and be sure to clean the knife between each incision.

767

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One, , blind baked in a pie plate and cooled, 1 cup heavy cream, chilled, 3 large egg yolks, and more.

Yes, French Silk Chocolate Pie Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!