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Decadent French Silk Pie Recipe Easy Homemade Chocolate Mousse Delight

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A rich and velvety French silk pie featuring silky smooth chocolate mousse and a buttery, crisp chocolate cookie crust. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz (170 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g) chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., crushed Oreos or chocolate graham crackers)
  • 6 tbsp (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Mix until crumbs are moist and clump together. Press mixture evenly into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Chill in fridge for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Melt the chocolate: Using a double boiler or microwave, gently melt chopped bittersweet chocolate until smooth. Stir frequently and avoid overheating. Set aside to cool slightly but not harden.
  3. Beat butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time: Beat in eggs individually, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix to combine.
  5. Incorporate melted chocolate: Gradually pour cooled melted chocolate into butter mixture, beating on low speed until fully blended and glossy.
  6. Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks without overbeating.
  7. Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture using a spatula to keep mousse light and airy.
  8. Assemble and chill: Pour mousse filling into chilled crust and smooth top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
  9. Serve: Garnish with chocolate shavings, whipped cream dollops, or fresh berries if desired. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for smooth texture. Melt chocolate gently to avoid burning. Whip butter and sugar until fluffy for silky mousse. Fold whipped cream gently to keep mousse airy. Chill pie at least 4 hours or overnight for best set. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices. For gluten-free crust, use gluten-free cookies or almond flour with cocoa powder. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and heavy cream with coconut cream.

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