Romantic Chocolate Silk Pie (Printable Version)

Smooth and rich chocolate silk filling atop a crisp cookie crust with whipped cream topping.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
02 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar

→ Chocolate Silk Filling

04 - 7 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
06 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 3 large eggs, pasteurized

→ Topping

09 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
10 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
11 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
12 - Dark chocolate shavings for garnish

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into bottom and up sides of 9-inch pie dish.
03 - Bake for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before filling.
04 - Melt chocolate using double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly.
05 - Beat butter and powdered sugar in large bowl until pale and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
06 - Add melted chocolate and vanilla extract. Beat until thoroughly incorporated.
07 - Add eggs one at a time, beating on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes after each addition until silky and glossy.
08 - Spread chocolate filling evenly into cooled crust.
09 - Cover and refrigerate minimum 4 hours or until completely set.
10 - Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
11 - Spread or pipe whipped cream over pie. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Slice and serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly smooth, like chocolate turned into velvet
  • It looks restaurant impressive but comes together faster than you would expect
  • The make ahead nature means you can actually enjoy your own dinner party
02 -
  • Room temperature butter is nonnegotiable for that silk texture
  • The extended beating time for eggs is what creates the signature smoothness
  • Chilling time is not optional, this pie needs it to set properly
03 -
  • Pasteurized eggs from the grocery store eliminate any food safety worries
  • Placing your mixing bowl in the refrigerator for ten minutes helps whipped cream form faster

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