Indulge in a culinary journey with the French silk chocolate pie, a classic dessert that has captivated hearts and taste buds for generations. Discover the secrets behind the velvety smooth texture, rich chocolate flavor, and elegant presentation that make this pie an irresistible temptation. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to elevate your skills or a novice cook seeking a foolproof recipe, this comprehensive guide will lead you through every step of the process. So, prepare to embark on an epicurean adventure as we explore the intricacies of crafting the perfect French silk chocolate pie, a masterpiece that will become the star of any gathering.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FRENCH SILK PIE
I first made French silk pie when I was in high school. Years later, I tinkered with the recipe until I was happy with it. Now it's one of my husband's favorites. -Lisa Francis, Elba, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut pie crust in half. Repackage and refrigerate 1 half for another use. On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining half into an 8-in. circle. Transfer to a 7-in. pie plate; flute edge., Line shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 4 minutes. Remove foil; bake until crust is golden brown, about 2 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and eggs until well blended. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Cool to lukewarm (90°), stirring occasionally. , In a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add cooled chocolate mixture; beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. , In another large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. , Pour into crust. Chill for at least 6 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 33g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE
Replacing the raw eggs in this recipe with pasteurized eggs or fat-free egg product eliminates food safety concerns and allows you to enjoy this Bake-Off® Contest favorite.
Provided by Pillsbury
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes Pudding Pie Recipes
Time 2h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell using 9-inch glass pie pan. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat; cool. In small bowl with electric mixer, beat butter on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled chocolate and vanilla until well blended.
- Add eggs 1 at a time, beating on high speed 2 minutes after each addition; beat until mixture is smooth and fluffy. Pour into cooled baked shell. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 130.3 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 306 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
FRENCH SILK PIE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h55m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Crush the crackers in a food processor or resealable bag. Pour them into a bowl and stir in the melted butter and sugar. Press into a pie pan and bake until golden and set, 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- For the filling: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the baking chocolate until stirrable (about 45 seconds on high). Set aside to cool.
- It is important for the bowl and ingredients to be cold for the next stage of making the filling--to get the right texture and result. In a large chilled bowl with an electric mixer, beat the sugar and butter until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
- When the melted chocolate is cooled, drizzle it over the butter/sugar mixture. Add the vanilla extract. Beat the mixture thoroughly until combined (on a stand mixer, you will be using the whisk attachment).
- Turn your mixer to a medium speed and over a period of 15 to 20 minutes, add in the 4 cold eggs, one at a time, leaving about 5 minutes between each egg addition. Once the pie filling is well mixed, pour it into the baked pie shell, scraping every last speck of it out of the bowl. Smooth out the pie filling and place the pie in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours (preferably longer).
- For the topping: Add the heavy cream and sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whip until it is stiff. Cover the pies with a thick layer of cream. Grate the semisweet chocolate over the top.
FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE I
This pie is delicious. I have been making it for over 25 years. Garnish each slice with whipped topping and chopped walnuts if you like.
Provided by Ruth
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream butter in a mixing bowl. Gradually beat in the sugar with an electric mixer until light colored and well blended. Stir in the thoroughly cooled chocolate, and vanilla extract. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating 5 minutes on medium speed after each addition. Spoon the chocolate filling into a cooled, baked pie shell.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 182.7 mg, Sugar 19 g
FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE
A favorite from my childhood. Although it is a heart attack waiting to happen, it is SINFULLY Delicious
Provided by Chef John 1302
Categories Pie
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- CRUST.
- Sift together flour, sugar, and salt.
- Mix Milk into Oil.
- Add Oil/Milk to flour mixture with fork.
- Press into 9 in pie tin.
- Bake at 475 deg for 7-10 minutes (or until golden brown).
- Set aside to cool.
- FILLING.
- Melt chocolate chips.
- Cream butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat to fluffy.
- Add chocolate.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Beat mixture well.
- Pour into cool pie crust.
- Cool pie in refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until filling is firm.
- Top pie with layer of Cool Whip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.1, Fat 39.5, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 79.5, Sodium 345.4, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 34.8, Protein 5.1
FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE
This simplified version of classic French Silk Chocolate Pie from the Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest is rich, indulgent, and every chocolate silk pie lover's dream dessert. Our easy chocolate silk pie uses a Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crust for a jump start to your pie-making. The chocolate French silk pie filling is made with pieces of chocolate, butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. For a pretty presentation, top with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate curls.
Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell, using 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat; cool. In small bowl with electric mixer, beat butter on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled chocolate and vanilla until well blended.
- Add eggs 1 at a time, beating on high speed 2 minutes after each addition; beat until mixture is smooth and fluffy. Pour into cooled baked shell. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1/2 g
FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE (OR PARFAIT)
Although eaten refrigerated, not frozen, this rich dessert melts in your mouth like ice cream! One of it's special assets is being able to make it ahead and freeze to have on hand for special occasions. Mother made this often, and it is still my favorite dessert. Cooking time includes chilling time. Variation: For Gluten-intolerant people: Omit pie crust and spoon filling into individual parfait glasses and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings!
Provided by BeachGirl
Categories Pie
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 9inch pie, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bake pie crust according to package directions for a pie that will contain a refrigerated filling. Filling is not cooked.
- Cool.
- Melt 1 ounce baking chocolate (See NOTE below).
- With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together for at least 5 minutes until sugar is dissolved.
- (This step is very important to the final texture of this dessert).
- Add melted chocolate and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Wash and dry the two raw eggs. Add two eggs, one at a time, beating 5 minutes after each addition, until mixture is thick and creamy.
- Pour into baked pie crust.
- Garnish with shavings from the 1/2 ounce chocolate square.
- Or melt chocolate and drizzle over the pie.
- Chill at least 1-2 hours or until well set.
- Because this is very rich, cut into at least 12 slices.
- This pie freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Just thaw several hours in the refrigerator and serve.
- For real decadence, spread a layer of non-dairy topping over filling before garnishing with chocolate.
- NOTE: Easy Way to Melt Chocolate: Place chocolate in a small bowl; place bowl on drip coffee maker burner until melted.
- It is just the right temperature to melt chocolate without scorching it, unless left on burner much too long.
- Note: Because of the raw eggs. this pie is not recommended for very young children, very elderly people, or people with impaired immune systems.
Tips:
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate or semisweet chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before mixing them together. This will help them blend smoothly and create a creamy filling.
- Don't overbeat the filling. Overbeating can cause the filling to become grainy.
- Chill the pie for at least four hours before serving. This will help the filling to set and firm up.
- Garnish the pie with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries before serving.
Conclusion:
French Silk Chocolate Pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is rich, creamy, and chocolatey, with a smooth and velvety filling. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this pie at home and impress your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give French Silk Chocolate Pie a try. You won't be disappointed.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love