Description
A rich and creamy chocolate silk pie with a flaky crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Melt chocolate chips and butter together in a double boiler.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually add melted chocolate to the egg mixture, then stir in vanilla.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Spread whipped cream over the chilled pie.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
- Make sure the pie is fully set before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: french chocolate silk pie recipe