Easy Classic French Silk Chocolate Pie Recipe
This rich, decadent French Silk Chocolate Pie takes less than 20 minutes to make. The chocolate mousse-like filling will send your tastebuds into overdrive.
Difficulty Level Medium
Servings 8 slices
Calories 493kcal
Cost $8.25
Utensils & Equipment
- 1 9-inch deep dish pie plate
- 1 large bowl
- 1 small saucepan or pot
- 1 small bowl
- 1 electric hand mixer
- 1 spatula or spoon
- 1 measuring cup
- 1 set of measuring spoons
Ingredients List
- 1 chocolate graham cracker crust
- 2 sticks butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 ounces baking chocolate unsweetened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs large
Instructions
Prepare The Ingredients
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces.
- Cut the butter into small cubes to make it easier to beat.
Prepare The Filling
- In the small saucepan (or pot) melt the chocolate over low heat then remove from heat and allow to cool.
- In a small bowl beat the butter with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy
- GRADUALLY beat the sugars little by little into the butter until smooth and creamy.
- IMPORTANT TIP: If you add the sugars too fast the filling will be gritty.
- Beat in the cooled chocolate, vanilla extract until thoroughly blended.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beating on high speed for at least 2 minutes after adding each egg. Once all four eggs are in, beat until the mixture is smooth and fluffy
- Pour the filling into the pie shell.
Cool
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Easy Classic French Silk Chocolate Pie Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 493
Calories from Fat 297
% Daily Value*
Fat 33g51%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 143mg48%
Sodium 315mg14%
Potassium 102mg3%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 35g39%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 825IU17%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
