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This French Silk Pie is so easy to make. It’s creamy and has the perfect balance of chocolate and homemade whipped cream.
It costs approximately $8.95 to make this pie. The pie makes eight servings for about $1.11 per serving.
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French Silk Pie
The holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are incomplete without a French Silk Pie on the dessert table. The pie comes together easily by using a pre-made pie crust.
The graham cracker pie crust is topped with a rich and creamy filling, followed by light and airy homemade whipped cream. Finish the pie off with chocolate shavings for an incredible pie.
One slice of this French Silk Pie is enough to satisfy your chocolate cravings. The no-bake pie, with no eggs, has a deep chocolate flavor. Indulge yourself with each bite with the perfect ratio of crunchy crust to silky smooth filling and whipped cream topping.
Serve Chocolate Silk Pie at your next party or dinner event, and all those in attendance will ask you to share the recipe!
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
- 10-inch graham cracker pie crust – $2.32
- 8 ounces milk chocolate – $2.78
- 16 ounces heavy whipping cream – $2.98
- 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar – $0.06
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract – $0.34
- 1-ounce milk or semi-sweet chocolate – $0.47
The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. Check out Budget Recipes Explained to learn more about how we price our recipes. The pricing for this recipe was updated in March 2023.
How To Make French Silk Pie
***For complete recipe instructions, see the recipe card below.
- First, chill a metal mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for at least ten minutes.
- Next, melt the chocolate for thirty-second intervals. Stir the chocolate in between each interval until smooth.
- Then, place the melted chocolate into the fridge and remove the bowl and beaters from the freezer.
- Beat the heavy cream until frothy, and add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue beating until it turns to whipped cream.
- Next, remove the melted chocolate from the fridge and mix half of the whipped cream with a handheld mixer on low.
- Add the pie filling to the premade crust and top with the remaining whipped cream and shaved chocolate.
- Finally, place the pie in the fridge to chill for one hour before serving.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Instead of chocolate shavings, you can use mini chocolate chips for garnish.
- Homemade whipped cream is best, but you can use Cool Whip instead. Make sure you defrost before using.
Storage Tips
SERVE: Garnish the pie with chocolate shavings or curls before serving.
STORE: Store the pie in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
FREEZE: Cover and freeze the pie for up to 2 months.
Recipe FAQs
Basically, it is layers of whip cream, a chocolate mousse-like filling, on top of a pie crust. French Silk Pie is known for its rich decadent flavor and silky smooth texture. The simple ingredients to make this pie include milk chocolate, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and more chocolate for the topping.
The pie gets its name from the well-known silky smooth texture of the mousse-like filling. The pie first became popular in the 1950s. French Silk Pie has truly stood the test of time and continues to grace dessert tables across the USA today.
While many French Silk Pie recipes call for raw eggs, our recipe uses no eggs at all and still achieves that creamy smooth texture we all know and love. This no-bake dessert is easy to whip together without the worry of consuming raw eggs.
Get Kids Involved
Ages 2-3: As you cut the pie slices, ask your little one to count the number of slices with you.
Ages 4-5: Use this opportunity to introduce your child to fractions. As you cut the pie slices and place them on a plate, you can use this visual to show what ¼ of the pie looks like versus ½ the pie, etc.
Ages 6-8: Teach your child how to use a handheld mixer to whip the whipped cream. This basic skill will be invaluable as they grow their kitchen skillset.
Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.
Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe unsupervised while you do the happy dance in the corner!
Budget Tips
For a little more than a dollar a slice, you can serve this entire pie for about the same amount it costs to buy one slice at your favorite restaurant.
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French Silk Pie
Recipe Cost 8.95 Serving Cost 1.11Equipment
- Metal mixing bowl
- handheld mixer
- Microwave-safe bowl
- mixing spoon
- Liquid measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 10 inch premade graham cracker pie crust
- 8 ounces milk chocolate chopped
- 16 ounces heavy whipping cream
- 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ounce milk or semi-sweet chocolate shaved or curled
Instructions
CHILL BOWL:
- Chill a metal mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes or longer.
MELT CHOCOLATE:
- In a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between. Once it starts to melt, continue in 15-second intervals until smooth.
- Chill the melted chocolate in the refrigerator while making the whipped cream.
MAKE WHIPPED CREAM:
- Remove the bowl and beaters from the freezer. Add heavy cream and beat until frothy (about 1 minute).
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue to beat until you have reached a whipped cream consistency.
ASSEMBLE PIE:
- Remove the melted chocolate from the refrigerator. Add half the whipped cream to the chocolate and blend well with a handheld mixer on low.
- Add pie filling to the prepared crust.
- Top with remaining whipped cream and the shaved chocolate.
CHILL AND SERVE:
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Instead of chocolate shavings, you can use mini chocolate chips for garnish.
- Homemade whipped cream is best, but you can use Cool Whip instead. Make sure you defrost before using.
Angela says
One of my favorite pie recipes! This is so easy to make and tastes like chocolate perfection! I’ll be making this all season long!
Nikki says
This French silk pie looks amazing! Creamy, chocolatey goodness. I can’t wait to dig into a slice. Yum!
Cynthia says
This is such an easy recipe! It was a hit at our Easter meal.
Dina Miller says
This is so light and delicious! Perfect pie for potluck party!
Gina says
Not only is this easy to make but also so delicious! Such a great dessert recipe that is definitely a crowd pleaser!