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The Ultimate Classic French Silk Pie with Cookie Crust

A rich slice of french silk pie showing the dark chocolate crust, creamy filling, and whipped cream topped with chocolate shavings.
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Make this rich, creamy French Silk Pie featuring a velvety chocolate filling and a simple cookie crust. This decadent chocolate dessert is perfect for holidays or any special gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about 30 cookies)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Chocolate shavings, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Combine cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Chill the crust for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Melt the chocolate: Place the chopped bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (ensure the water does not touch the bottom of the bowl) and stir until the chocolate is smooth. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a boil without stirring and cook until it reaches 240 degrees F (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer.
  4. Temper the egg yolks: While the syrup boils, place the egg yolks in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. With the mixer running on medium speed, slowly pour the hot sugar syrup in a thin stream down the side of the bowl into the yolks. Continue whisking until the mixture is thick, pale, and has cooled to room temperature, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Combine the filling base: Gently whisk the slightly cooled melted chocolate and vanilla extract into the cooled egg yolk mixture until just combined. Set this chocolate base aside.
  6. Whip the cream: In a separate clean bowl, whip the cold heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  7. Fold the filling: Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the chocolate base to lighten it. Then, gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until no white streaks remain. Do not overmix; this keeps the filling airy and mousse-like.
  8. Assemble and chill: Pour the creamy silk filling into the chilled cookie crust. Smooth the top. Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until the filling is completely set.
  9. Serve: Before serving, top the chilled French Silk Pie generously with additional whipped cream (if desired) and garnish with chocolate shavings. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a classic, flaky crust instead of a cookie crust, prepare and fully bake a standard 9-inch pie crust and allow it to cool completely before filling.
  • To ensure the silkiest texture, make sure the egg yolk and sugar mixture is completely cool before adding the melted chocolate.
  • This decadent chocolate dessert benefits greatly from a long chilling time to achieve the proper set.

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