I served creamy French Silk Pie for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! A luscious chocolate filling, homemade whipped cream and a vanilla wafer crust make this dessert a real treat! It’s the best no-bake dessert for any holiday meal or special family gathering.
The name French Silk Pie might imply that this is a fussy dessert that takes a lot of time and ingredients. But that’s not the case. This decadent dessert is easy to make and requires only a handful of ingredients. And the best part is that it requires absolutely no baking.
Why bother with a dessert that takes up oven space during a busy holiday. Make French Silk Pie on the stovetop in just minutes and chill it in the refrigerator before serving. A cold, creamy, chocolatey pie that your guests will remember long after eating it!
For more delicious homemade pie recipes:
- Peanut Butter Pie
- Mini Pumpkin Pies
- Old Fashioned Apple Pie
- Root Beer Float Pie
- German Chocolate Pie
As it is in every pie, the crust is so important. It is, after all, the foundation for the filling and pie toppings. Make the crust with crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter. Mix them together and press the crumbly mixture into a pie plate, then refrigerate it for 10 minutes to set the crust. It is simple, but adds so much flavor and texture to this French Silk Pie.
French Silk Pie Recipe
What’s needed:
You’ll need 7 ingredients to make this no-bake pie recipe.
Crust– Mix together crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter to make the crust. Press the crumbly mixture into a pie plate and place it in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to set before adding the filling.
Filling– Combine eggs, granulated sugar, semi-sweet chocolate and unsalted butter in a saucepan and heat on the stove to make the pie filling.
Homemade Whipped Cream– Beat heavy whipping cream and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Fold 2/3 into the chocolate mixture to make the filling. Reserve the rest of the whipped cream for topping the pie.
Garnish– Shave chocolate over the pie for a pretty garnish. This pie is creamy, chocolatey and delicious. It’s a real crowd-pleaser!
How to make French Silk Pie
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- In a food processor, pulse the vanilla wafers until crushed and crumbly. Slowly add the melted butter while pulsing to combine. Pour crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie plate. Press mixture on the bottom and up the sides of the dish to form the crust. Place the pie crust in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to set.
- Add eggs and sugar to a medium saucepan, whisk to combine. Stir over medium heat until digital thermometer reads 160 degrees. Mixture will become smooth and thick.
- Turn off the heat and add the chocolate to the egg mixture. Stir until combined. Add the softened butter and stir until incorporated. Allow to cool slightly, until just warm.
- In a large bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners’ sugar and beat until peaks form. Fold 2/3 of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Before serving, add the remaining whipped cream to the top of the pie. Use a vegetable peeler to shave chocolate over the pie as a garnish. Slice the pie into 8 servings.
French Silk Pie was one of the desserts I served recently for Thanksgiving and it was the first one to disappear. It is luscious and chocolatey! It’s an easy no-bake dessert to add to your recipe collection.
Why do I need to cook the filling for this pie?
There are two reasons to cook the pie filling in this recipe. First, it helps to melt the sugar and make the filling smooth and sweet. This results in a creamy pie texture. Second, you must pasteurize the eggs in the filling to make them safe to eat. Eggs must be cooked at 160 degrees prior to eating them.
More of the best no-bake Dessert Recipes
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- Chocolate Coconut Snowballs
- Chocolate Eclair Cake
- White Chocolate Pretzel Bark
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French Silk Pie
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Chocolate Filling:
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 ounces Baker's semi-sweet chocolate
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the vanilla wafers until crushed and crumbly. Slowly add the melted butter while pulsing to combine. Pour crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie plate. Press mixture on the bottom and up the sides of the dish to form the crust. Place the pie crust in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to set.
- Add eggs and sugar to a medium saucepan, whisk to combine. Stir over medium heat until digital thermometer reads 160 degrees. Mixture will become smooth and thick.
- Turn off the heat and add the chocolate to the egg mixture. Stir until combined. Add the softened butter and stir until incorporated. Allow to cool slightly, until just warm.
- In a large bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and beat until peaks form. Fold 2/3 of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Before serving, add the remaining whipped cream to the top of the pie. Use a vegetable peeler to shave chocolate over the pie as a garnish. Slice the pie into 8 servings.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 whisk
- 1 digital kitchen thermometer
- 1 9-inch pie plate
