Romantic Chocolate Silk (Printable)

Velvety chocolate filling with a crunchy cookie crust and whipped cream topping perfect for sharing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
02 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar

→ Chocolate Silk Filling

04 - 7 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
06 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 3 large eggs, pasteurized

→ Topping

09 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
10 - 2 tbsp powdered sugar
11 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
12 - Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
03 - Bake crust for 8–10 minutes. Let cool completely.
04 - Melt chocolate gently over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
05 - In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
06 - Add melted chocolate and vanilla extract; beat until well combined.
07 - Add eggs one at a time, beating on medium-high speed for 3–4 minutes after each addition, until silky and glossy.
08 - Spread chocolate filling evenly into cooled crust.
09 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
10 - Just before serving, whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
11 - Spread or pipe whipped cream over the pie and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired. Slice and serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The filling is so silky it literally melts on your tongue
  • It looks impressive but comes together faster than you expect
  • The chocolate cookie crust adds this incredible depth that regular crusts miss
02 -
  • The 4 hour chill time is non negotiable for the texture to set properly
  • Beat each egg for the full 3 minutes or the filling wont achieve that signature silkiness
  • Room temperature ingredients incorporate better so plan ahead
03 -
  • If your filling looks curdled after adding eggs keep beating and it will come together
  • Springform pie dishes make serving so much easier but regular ones work fine
  • The topping can be piped or spread depending on your desired look

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