Oui. Our next recipe for pie week is none other than the classic French Silk Pie!
Some of you probably know it simply as Chocolate Pie. But whatever you call it, this French Silk Chocolate Pie is decadent, creamy, silky, and a definite crowd-pleaser.
And it is filled with chocolate!!!
Although I have to admit — I cheated a little on the French this time and used tons of bittersweet German chocolate in this recipe that I bought at my local ALDI!
You can actually use any semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate for this recipe (even chocolate chips). But if you haven’t ever explored the chocolate section at ALDI, you must. All of their stores carry a great assortment of high-quality chocolate bars made in Germany at incredibly affordable prices. And ever since spending a good 10 minutes standing directly in front of the chocolate display in our behind-the-scenes tour at ALDI headquarters last month, I have been craving that chocolate! So I decided a French Silk Pie was the perfect excuse to stock up on some of my favorite bars — some of which went into this chocolate pie, and some of which I chopped up on top. (Because I have yet to conquer melting it into those darn chocolate curls!)
I have to admit I was a little bummed not to get to scan my own items at ALDI this time, though. ;)
This was my first time making a French Silk Pie, and I assumed it would be tricky since it’s — well — French cooking. But it turns out that your mixer really does all the work with this chocolate pie recipe! Actually, your mixer will do 20 minutes of work whipping that batter until into silky perfection. But resist the temptation to cut that time short, because you will thank yourself (and your mixer) for putting in the time with every delicious bite.
We all loved this French Silk Pie recipe!!!
I mean, really – chocolate pie, a thick layer of whipped cream, and lots of chocolate shavings — what’s not to love? :)
Definitely a recipe to make and share with your friends. Pronto.
French Silk Pie (Chocolate Pie)
Ingredients
- 4 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups ultra-fine sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 4 eggs, room temperature
- (optional) 1/4 tsp. espresso powder
- 1 fully pre-baked 9-inch pie shell (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 cups whipped cream
- 1 chocolate bar, roughly chopped or shaved or melted into chocolate curls
Instructions
- Heat chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between, until completely melted. Set aside and let cool for about 10 minutes until it is room temperature.
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. When melted chocolate has cooled, gradually add it to the butter/sugar mixture. Add the espresso powder (if using). Beat the mixture on medium-low speed until thoroughly until combined. Add vanilla and beat until combined.
- Switch to the whisk attachment. Add one egg, and beat for 5 minutes on medium speed. Repeat with remaining three eggs, beating the mixture for an additional 5 minutes after each egg. (20 minutes total.) Pour the filling into a baked pie shell in a pie plate, and use a spatula to spread out the top evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled before serving.
- Top with desired amount of whipped cream, then garnish with chocolate shavings or curls.
- *This ingredient does use raw eggs. Consume at your own risk.
Notes
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. And this is a compensated sponsored post from ALDI. I had the chance to participate in their Test Kitchen Event last month, and am so excited to be partnering with this brand I love. All opinions are 100% my own as always.
You can make chocolate curls by using a vegetable peeler. It’s quite easy ?
I absolutely love this recipe! So delicious. I’ve made this (a few times) and recently blogged about it, if you’d like to check it out here: https://happilywithoutacompass.squarespace.com/config#/|/k5osohpl8q0zy7eti1rus488ai95j0/2015/11/23/my-favorite-thanksgiving-pies
Thanks so much Anne, we’re happy you enjoyed it! Also, thanks for sharing your recap on your ADORABLE blog – we love it!! Your photos are lovely, and those DIY floral coasters are so cool! We hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving! :D
Can i make this ahead of time and freeze it?
Hi Ashley! You can definitely make the dough ahead and freeze it (before baking), however, we’re not sure how well the entire pie would freeze. We do know fruit pies usually freeze better, so we’d probably advise not freezing this (apart from the pie dough), just to be safe. We hope this is helpful!
I have wanted to make a homemade French Silk pie for so long!! Thank you !!
Also… whenever I want to put chocolate curls on a pie or cake or something I freeze a chocolate bar and then use a potato peeler to make the “curls” they turn out great, but it does take forever and six years
You’re very welcome Katie, we hope you enjoy this recipe! :)
I have made French silk for 15 years. But mine is a little different. We use egg substitute and it makes it just as yummy without the raw egg. And we add vanilla extract. The kids love it on graham cracker crust! ?
This looks better than it actually tastes. You for sure need dark chocolate. The sugar really needs to be the super refined. The granulated just doesn’t work as well. I would keep looking for a chocolate pie recipe. I had looked in the comments area for suggestions, but people just commented on the photo.
Made this for Easter and it was divine!!! I have used 2 other french silk recipes in the past and they never turned out quite right. I think the extra chocolate and extra time whipping really made the difference! I used granular sugar and room temp butter. I omitted the expresso powder and used egg beaters instead of raw eggs. Other than that, followed directions and it turned out perfectly. Not grainy or runny at all. This is now the only french silk recipe I will use! Thanks so much!
Thanks Amy, I’m so glad to hear that! Cheers! : )
Have you every tried this with a alternative sugar, I was thinking of using coconut sugar. Thoughts?
Beautiful pictures. the pie looks delicious! I love Aldi and their chocolates. I have to make it this weekend :)
This recipe is easy and the pie is yummy–use Egg Beaters pasteurized eggs to eliminate risk.