French Silk Pie

"Creamy, dreamy, and downright indulgent, this French silk pie is the kind of dessert that demands a double take. With an ethereally rich chocolate filling-made by folding melted bittersweet chocolate into whipped eggs and butter-and a no-bake Oreo cookie crust, every bite is lush with intensity. A crown of whipped cream is non-negotiable. Tips for the perfect French silk pie Use good-quality chocolate: Rich, bittersweet chocolate gives this classic dessert the deep flavor that defines French silk pie."

"Use room-temperature ingredients: Beating the room-temperature butter separately before gradually adding the cooled chocolate helps prevent lumps, ensuring the French silk pie filling has a glossy, silky texture. Once the melted chocolate is thoroughly incorporated, you can whip the mixture on high speed to lighten it. Whipping the eggs: Don't step away when whisking the eggs and sugar over steam (or, if you must, remove the mixing bowl from the heat first)."

A French silk pie pairs a bittersweet chocolate filling—created by folding melted chocolate into whipped eggs and butter—with a no-bake Oreo cookie crust and a whipped cream crown. Use high-quality bittersweet chocolate for depth and avoid milk chocolate or chocolate chips that contain stabilizers. Work with room-temperature butter and cooled chocolate to prevent lumps and maintain a glossy, silky filling. Whisk eggs and sugar over steam to form an egg foam and, for safety, heat to 160°F if desired. Fold in whipped cream gently, chill at least four hours, and garnish with chocolate shavings.

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