Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors that is French silk pie, a creation of creamy, velvety bliss, minus the eggs. This luxurious dessert showcases a rich filling cradled in a delicate crust, promising an experience that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the secrets behind this classic treat, with our collection of recipes catering to various dietary preferences and culinary skills. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets of a gluten-free rendition, a vegan delight, and a traditional version that stays true to its roots. Each recipe unravels a unique narrative, guiding you through the steps of crafting this masterpiece, ensuring a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
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FRENCH SILK PIE WITHOUT EGGS
This is a beautiful, fluffy French silk Pie. Garnishing it with extra whipped cream and chocolate curls makes it fabulous! I recently made one for a pie auction and it sold for $65.00! Yes, it really is that tasty. I've been making this pie by memory for years, so I have no idea of the recipe's origin. For a higher, more impressive pie, whip 1 extra cup of whipping cream and add it to the top of the pie, before garnishing with shaved chocolate.
Provided by FLUTTER1
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan until well blended. Stir in milk gradually. Turn heat to medium and stir constantly until boiling. Remove from heat.
- Add chocolate chips and vanilla extract to the hot milk mixture; stir until smooth and chocolate chips have melted. Transfer into a large mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and place on the counter until cooled to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, combine 2 cups whipping cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Uncover cooled chocolate mixture and beat with clean beater attachments until light and fluffy. Gently fold 1/2 of the whipped cream mixture into the chocolate mixture, being careful not to overmix. Spoon into pie crust and top with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate until firm, 2 to 3 hours. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 132.9 mg, Sugar 19.5 g
FRENCH SILK PIE
I first made French silk pie when I was in high school. Years later, I tinkered with the recipe until I was happy with it. Now it's one of my husband's favorites. -Lisa Francis, Elba, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut pie crust in half. Repackage and refrigerate 1 half for another use. On a lightly floured surface, roll out remaining half into an 8-in. circle. Transfer to a 7-in. pie plate; flute edge., Line shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 4 minutes. Remove foil; bake until crust is golden brown, about 2 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine sugar and eggs until well blended. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Cool to lukewarm (90°), stirring occasionally. , In a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add cooled chocolate mixture; beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. , In another large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. , Pour into crust. Chill for at least 6 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 33g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
FRENCH SILK PIE
Delicious, creamy, and decadent French silk pie! This recipe is unique since it requires the eggs to be cooked rather than a traditional French silk pie recipe that uses raw eggs. To make things easier, use a frozen store-bought deep-dish pie crust! Garnish with fresh whipped cream and chocolate curls. Cover remaining pie with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Provided by squeeziebrb
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes
Time 2h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Brush beaten egg over all surfaces of pie crust, including edges. Prick holes into the bottom and sides of the crust using a fork.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Combine sugar and 2 eggs in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir continuously, adjusting heat as needed to make sure mixture does not boil or bubble, until it coats the back of a spoon and an instant-read thermometer reads 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 10 minutes.
- Remove mixture from heat and stir in melted chocolate and vanilla extract; allow to cool to lukewarm temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Beat butter in a separate large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add chocolate mixture and continue to beat on high speed until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.
- Beat cold heavy cream in a separate bowl until slightly thick. Add powdered sugar all at once and continue to beat on medium to medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture, stirring very gently as to not decrease the volume by stirring too much. Pour into the prepared pie crust and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 122.5 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 139.5 mg, Sugar 20.4 g
FRENCH SILK PIE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h55m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Crush the crackers in a food processor or resealable bag. Pour them into a bowl and stir in the melted butter and sugar. Press into a pie pan and bake until golden and set, 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
- For the filling: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the baking chocolate until stirrable (about 45 seconds on high). Set aside to cool.
- It is important for the bowl and ingredients to be cold for the next stage of making the filling--to get the right texture and result. In a large chilled bowl with an electric mixer, beat the sugar and butter until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
- When the melted chocolate is cooled, drizzle it over the butter/sugar mixture. Add the vanilla extract. Beat the mixture thoroughly until combined (on a stand mixer, you will be using the whisk attachment).
- Turn your mixer to a medium speed and over a period of 15 to 20 minutes, add in the 4 cold eggs, one at a time, leaving about 5 minutes between each egg addition. Once the pie filling is well mixed, pour it into the baked pie shell, scraping every last speck of it out of the bowl. Smooth out the pie filling and place the pie in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours (preferably longer).
- For the topping: Add the heavy cream and sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whip until it is stiff. Cover the pies with a thick layer of cream. Grate the semisweet chocolate over the top.
NO-BAKE FRENCH SILK PIE
Cut the kitchen work in half with this no-bake chocolaty pie.
Provided by By Heather Baird
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In large bowl, mix cookie crumbs and melted butter until crumbs are moistened and coated with butter. Press mixture in bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
- In 1-quart saucepan, beat granulated sugar and eggs with whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat until instant-read thermometer reads 160°F. Mixture should thicken slightly and coat back of metal spoon.
- Remove from heat; stir in chocolate until melted and smooth. Cool slightly; mix in softened butter until well incorporated. Let cool until just warm; stir occasionally as it cools.
- In large bowl, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add powdered sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold half of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture; pour into chilled pie crust. Top center of pie with remaining whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate curls or chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 8, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- To achieve a smooth and creamy ganache, ensure the heavy cream is scalded but not boiled. This means heating it until it reaches a temperature of around 185°F (85°C), at which point it will begin to bubble around the edges of the saucepan.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the temperature of the heavy cream by dropping a small amount into a bowl of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it has reached the correct temperature.
- When adding the melted chocolate to the heavy cream, do so slowly and in a steady stream while whisking constantly. This will help prevent the chocolate from seizing and becoming lumpy.
- Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring it over the whipped cream. This will help prevent the whipped cream from melting.
- For a richer flavor, use semisweet or dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
- To make the pie ahead of time, you can prepare the ganache and whipped cream up to 24 hours in advance. Simply cover them tightly and refrigerate until ready to use.
- When you're ready to assemble the pie, let the ganache and whipped cream come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before proceeding.
Conclusion:
French Silk Pie without Eggs is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. It has a creamy, chocolatey filling and a light, fluffy whipped cream topping. The pie is relatively easy to make, but it does require some time to chill. If you're looking for a showstopping dessert that will impress your guests, this pie is definitely worth the effort.
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