Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of French Silk Pie, a decadent dessert that features a crunchy Oreo cookie crust filled with a velvety chocolate filling. Topped with rich whipped cream and garnished with chocolate shavings, this pie is the perfect centerpiece for celebrations or casual gatherings. Its smooth texture and intense chocolate flavor make it an irresistible treat that will wow your friends and family. With no raw eggs and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create this elegant dessert to impress at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 Oreo cookies (230 grams)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 8 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate (melted)
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1 1/3 cups heavy cream (cold)
- 4 teaspoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (for garnish if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter, then press into a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat granulated sugar and softened butter until light. Gradually add melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Fold in the egg mixture made from alternative ingredients until fully combined. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread over the chilled pie and garnish with chocolate shavings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, experiment by adding extracts like mint or coffee. For an egg-free version, blend silken tofu until smooth as a substitute.