Michelle's French Silk Pie/Mousse With Pecan Crust

Name: Michelle's French Silk Pie/Mousse With Pecan Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; ½ cup real butter, softened at room temp; ¼ cup powdered sugar; ¼ cup chopped pecans; ¾ cup real butter, softened at room temp; 2 cups sugar; 2 ounces Choco-bake (or any premelted chocolate); 6 eggs, room temperature; 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ¼ cup powdered sugar; 1 Heath candy bar, crushed

Servings: persons

1 cup flour
½ cup real butter, softened at room temp
¼ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup chopped pecans
¾ cup real butter, softened at room temp
2 cups sugar
2 ounces Choco-bake (or any premelted chocolate)
6 eggs, room temperature
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 Heath candy bar, crushed

1
Mix ingredients with a fork for pie crust, press in a 9-inch pie pan or may be enough for a 9 x 13 cake pan instead that is well buttered and bake at 400F for 12-15 minutes.
2
Let cool in the fridge.
3
In a separate bowl, mix butter and sugar until almost white about 3-5 minutes.
4
Mix in Choco-bake and vanilla, beating well.
5
Add in each egg separately and beat 3 minutes after each egg.
6
Until smooth and creamy.
7
Fill pie shell with chocolate filling, let chill before spreading whipping cream on top.
8
Whip the topping ingredients and spread on pie.
9
Sprinkle with shredded chocolate, sprinkles or Hershey's syrup in a pretty pattern and crushed pecans if you'd like.
10
Let cool to firm up in the fridge about 4 hours before serving.
11
Can be frozen and thawed before serving.

1538

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, ½ cup real butter, softened at room temp, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup chopped pecans, and more.

Yes, Michelle's French Silk Pie/Mousse With Pecan Crust 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!