Dark Chocolate Silk Pie! It’s Delectable!
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Whoa! Move over Willy Wonka! Welcome to my dark chocolate fantasy. Be warned… This Dark Chocolate Silk Pie is so smooth and chocolatey, it’s criminal! Your sweet tooth will thank you for this easy dark chocolate silk pie recipe.
Why We Love This Dark Chocolate Silk Pie! It’s Delectable!
This Dark Chocolate Silk Pie recipe is a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can whip up this decadent dessert that is sure to have everyone asking for seconds. (Also referred to as French Chocolate Silk Pie)
It’s a sinfully rich chocolate mousse with an abundance of butter, sugar, eggs, and of course, the star of the show, “DARK CHOCOLATE” to make the most delectable pudding! It doesn’t use a thickener like cornstarch or all-purpose flour; instead we are whipping the chocolate mixture with a mixer for 5 minutes to get a silky, rich chocolate texture.
Then, it’s topped with yummy whipped cream and sprinkled with dark chocolate candy bar slivers. (Also referred to as French Chocolate Silk Pie)
Are you kidding me? (nope.)
I’m like in a chocolate coma, so don’t wake me, cuz’ I’m in a chocolate state of mind, ya know? Chocoholics Unite! So, are you drooling yet? Doing that over here when it comes to luscious chocolate silk pie!
You’re gonna jump bail for this dark chocolate obsession! It’s definitely a keeper! You may enjoy this Amish Country Pumpkin Pie and this Coconut Cream Pie too!
Ingredients You Need
Pie Crust
- 1 – 9 inch baked Pie Crust or any pre-made or homemade Oreo cookie crust or graham cracker crust.
Dark Chocolate Pie Recipe
- sugar
- eggs
- unsweetened chocolate bar or dark chocolate bar, could also use good quality dark chocolate chips
- pure vanilla extract
- butter
Toppings
- Store-bought whipped cream or you can make it fresh with 1 cup of heavy cream and 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar and whip it until you get stiff peaks
- Dark Chocolate Candy Bars
How to Make Dark Chocolate Silk Pie Filling
Start with the Dark Chocolate Filling
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In small saucepan, mix sugar and eggs together and mix until well blended.
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Cook over low heat, whisk constantly until temperature reaches 160° and mixture coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat.
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Stir in chocolate and vanilla until smooth, stirring occasionally to reach lukewarm 90°.
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In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy.
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Add cooled egg mixture and beat on high speed for 5 minutes or so.
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Pour into crust and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving, make it 6 hours for extra firm filling.
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Garnish with whipped cream and chopped dark chocolate.
Storing Chocolate Silk Pie
Keep this pie in the fridge until it’s time to serve covered with plastic wrap. It’s okay to leave it out at room temperature for up to two hours. For the best flavor, try to eat it within five days.
At the end of the day, when you take a slice of this easy Dark Chocolate Silk Pie, it’s well worth the effort. Not only is it absolutely delicious, but it’s an easy chocolate dessert to make, which is always a plus with me!
Whether you’re an expert baker looking for something new and exciting or a beginner looking for something simple and delicious, this easy French Silk Pie recipe is sure to satisfy when it comes to chocolate desserts!
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Dark Chocolate Silk Pie! It's Delectable!
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 Pie Crust baked and cooled, also could use any pre-made Oreo or graham cracker crust.
Chocolate Pudding
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate or dark chocolate bar coarsely chopped
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened, but still cold
Toppings:
- Whipped cream for topping
- 1 Dark Chocolate Candy Bars coarsely chopped, can use a vegetable peeler for chocolate curls, add more if desired
Instructions
Dark Chocolate Filling
- In small saucepan, mix sugar and eggs together and mix until well blended.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until temperature reaches 160° and mixture coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat.
- Stir in chocolate and vanilla until smooth, stirring occasionally to reach lukewarm 90°.
- In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy.
- Add cooled egg mixture and beat on high speed for 5 minutes or so.
- Pour into baked crust and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving, make it 6 hours for extra firm filling.
- Garnish with whipped cream and chopped dark chocolate.
Notes
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