This decadent Chocolate Silk Pie is a rich and silky dessert that will satisfy all your chocolate cravings. The creamy chocolate filling paired with a buttery graham cracker crust creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It's a show-stopping dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- Whipped cream for garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter and remaining sugar. Add in vanilla extract and melted chocolate.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour chocolate filling into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with whipped cream before serving.
Interesting Facts
Chocolate Silk Pie is also known as French silk pie.
This dessert originated in the United States in the 1950s.
The pie gets its 'silk' texture from the use of whipped eggs in the filling.