French Silk Pie
A luscious chocolate filling, homemade whipped cream and a vanilla wafer crust make this French Silk Pie a delicious no-bake dessert!
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
Nutrition
Calories: 573kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 5gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 147mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 1297IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg