Chocolate Silk Pie

Chocolate Silk Pie

Silky chocolate custard sets into a firm, glossy filling inside a crisp baked crust.

Total 5 hr 30 min Makes 8 slices Calories 420/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs, Wheat

This chilled pie layers a pre-baked pie crust with a rich, eggy chocolate filling cooked briefly on the stovetop, then topped with softly whipped cream. The texture is dense yet smooth, closer to chocolate mousse than pudding, making it a make-ahead favorite for holiday tables and potlucks.

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, butter, chopped unsweetened chocolate, and milk over medium-low heat, whisking until melted and smooth.

  2. Whisk the eggs into the chocolate mixture one at a time, then add the vanilla and salt, whisking constantly.

  3. Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens noticeably and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 to 6 minutes. Do not let it boil.

  4. Remove from heat and pour the filling into the baked pie crust, spreading it evenly.

  5. Chill the pie uncovered until the filling is fully set, at least 4 hours.

  6. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar to soft peaks.

  7. Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie and garnish with chocolate curls.

  8. Slice with a warm, clean knife and serve chilled.

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Chocolate Silk Pie

This chilled pie layers a pre-baked pie crust with a rich, eggy chocolate filling cooked briefly on the stovetop, then topped with softly whipped cream. The texture is dense yet smooth, closer to chocolate mousse than pudding, making it a make-ahead favorite for holiday tables and potlucks.

5 hr 30 min 8 slices 420 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch pie crust, baked and cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 chocolate curls or shavings, for garnish

Method

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, butter, chopped unsweetened chocolate, and milk over medium-low heat, whisking until melted and smooth.

  2. 2

    Whisk the eggs into the chocolate mixture one at a time, then add the vanilla and salt, whisking constantly.

  3. 3

    Cook the mixture over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens noticeably and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 to 6 minutes. Do not let it boil.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and pour the filling into the baked pie crust, spreading it evenly.

  5. 5

    Chill the pie uncovered until the filling is fully set, at least 4 hours.

  6. 6

    In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar to soft peaks.

  7. 7

    Spread or pipe the whipped cream over the chilled pie and garnish with chocolate curls.

  8. 8

    Slice with a warm, clean knife and serve chilled.