Romantic Chocolate Silk Pie (Printable Version)

Velvety chocolate silk with crisp cookie crust topped with whipped cream for a delightful dessert.

# What You Need:

→ For the Crust

01 - 20 chocolate sandwich cookies (about 7 oz)
02 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

→ For the Chocolate Silk Filling

03 - 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - ¾ cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 large eggs, pasteurized
07 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt

→ For the Topping

09 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
10 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
11 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
12 - Chocolate curls or shavings for garnish (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Pulse cookies into fine crumbs in a food processor. Add melted butter and blend until combined. Press mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
02 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until set. Cool completely.
03 - Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over barely simmering water (double boiler), stirring until smooth. Let cool to room temperature.
04 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
05 - Add cooled chocolate, vanilla, and salt to the butter mixture. Beat until combined.
06 - Add eggs one at a time, beating on high for 3-5 minutes after each addition until mixture is silky and increased in volume.
07 - Spread filling into cooled crust. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until set.
08 - In a cold bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
09 - Top pie with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate curls if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This pie manages to taste incredibly indulgent while actually being quite straightforward to put together
  • The make ahead nature means zero stress when serving guests
  • That contrast between the crisp cookie crust and the silk filling creates something magical in every bite
02 -
  • The beating time after adding each egg is what creates the silk texture—do not cut those minutes short
  • Room temperature ingredients are not optional here—cold butter or eggs will leave you with a disappointing texture
  • This pie needs a full 3 hours minimum to set properly, but overnight is even better
03 -
  • Place your mixing bowl in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before whipping cream for faster results
  • Use an offset spatula to create swoops and swirls in the whipped cream for a bakery look

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