FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE
This simplified version of classic French Silk Chocolate Pie from the Pillsbury Bake-Off® Contest is rich, indulgent, and every chocolate silk pie lover's dream dessert. Our easy chocolate silk pie uses a Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crust for a jump start to your pie-making. The chocolate French silk pie filling is made with pieces of chocolate, butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. For a pretty presentation, top with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate curls.
Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell, using 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat; cool. In small bowl with electric mixer, beat butter on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled chocolate and vanilla until well blended.
- Add eggs 1 at a time, beating on high speed 2 minutes after each addition; beat until mixture is smooth and fluffy. Pour into cooled baked shell. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1/2 g
FRENCH SILK PIE
I first made French silk pie when I was in high school. Years later, I tinkered with the recipe until I was happy with it. Now it's one of my husband's favorites. -Lisa Francis, Elba, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut pie crust in half. Repackage and refrigerate 1 half for another use. On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining half into an 8-in. circle. Transfer to a 7-in. pie plate; flute edge., Line shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 4 minutes. Remove foil; bake until crust is golden brown, about 2 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and eggs until well blended. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Cool to lukewarm (90°), stirring occasionally. , In a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add cooled chocolate mixture; beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. , In another large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. , Pour into crust. Chill for at least 6 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 33g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE I
This pie is delicious. I have been making it for over 25 years. Garnish each slice with whipped topping and chopped walnuts if you like.
Provided by Ruth
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream butter in a mixing bowl. Gradually beat in the sugar with an electric mixer until light colored and well blended. Stir in the thoroughly cooled chocolate, and vanilla extract. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating 5 minutes on medium speed after each addition. Spoon the chocolate filling into a cooled, baked pie shell.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.3 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 182.7 mg, Sugar 19 g
NO-BAKE FRENCH SILK PIE
Cut the kitchen work in half with this no-bake chocolaty pie.
Provided by By Heather Baird
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix cookie crumbs and melted butter until crumbs are moistened and coated with butter. Press mixture in bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
- In 1-quart saucepan, beat granulated sugar and eggs with whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat until instant-read thermometer reads 160°F. Mixture should thicken slightly and coat back of metal spoon.
- Remove from heat; stir in chocolate until melted and smooth. Cool slightly; mix in softened butter until well incorporated. Let cool until just warm; stir occasionally as it cools.
- In large bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add powdered sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold half of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture; pour into chilled pie crust. Top center of pie with remaining whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate curls or chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 8, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 1 g
FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE
Replacing the raw eggs in this recipe with pasteurized eggs or fat-free egg product eliminates food safety concerns and allows you to enjoy this Bake-Off® Contest favorite.
Provided by Pillsbury
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes Pudding Pie Recipes
Time 2h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell using 9-inch glass pie pan. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat; cool. In small bowl with electric mixer, beat butter on medium speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled chocolate and vanilla until well blended.
- Add eggs 1 at a time, beating on high speed 2 minutes after each addition; beat until mixture is smooth and fluffy. Pour into cooled baked shell. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 130.3 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 306 mg, Sugar 21.5 g
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