French Silk Pie (Chocolate Pie)
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Rating
4.4 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
12-16 slices
- 4 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups ultra-fine sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- (optional) 1/4 tsp. espresso powder
- 1 fully pre-baked 9-inch pie shell (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 cups whipped cream
- 1 chocolate bar, roughly chopped or shaved or melted into chocolate curls
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between, until completely melted. Set aside and let cool for about 10 minutes until it is room temperature.
Step 2
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. When melted chocolate has cooled, gradually add it to the butter/sugar mixture. Add the espresso powder (if using). Beat the mixture on medium-low speed until thoroughly combined. Add vanilla and beat until combined.
Step 3
Switch to the whisk attachment. Add one egg, and beat for 5 minutes on medium speed. Repeat with remaining three eggs, beating the mixture for an additional 5 minutes after each egg. (20 minutes total.) Pour the filling into a baked pie shell in a pie plate, and use a spatula to spread out the top evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled before serving.
Step 4
Top with desired amount of whipped cream, then garnish with chocolate shavings or curls.
Step 5
*This ingredient does use raw eggs. Consume at your own risk.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
Very slightly adapted from The Pioneer Woman.
