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French Silk Pie

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Butter, Chocolate, oreos, whipping cream
Servings 8 Servings
Author Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com

Ingredients

FOR CRUST

  • 20 Oreos finely crushed
  • 3 TBSP Butter Melted

FOR FILLING

  • 1 1/3 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Whole Large Eggs
  • 8 Ounces Bittersweet Baking Chocolate Melted
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 10 TBSP Butter At room temperature

FOR FILLING and TOPPING

  • 2 Cups Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

Instructions

FOR CRUST

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9-inch deep pie dish with cooking spray.
  • Place the Oreo cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. 
  • Add in the melted butter and pulse until well combined.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish.
  • Bake for 10 minutes then cool on completely before adding filling.

FOR FILLING

  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs.
  • Set over medium-low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture reaches 160°F. Use a thermometer to ensure temperature.
  • Remove from heat, then stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour mixture into a medium bowl and let it cool to 75°F. Stir occasionally to help cool down.
  • Using a stand or an electric mixer, beat the butter until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Gradually add in the cooled chocolate mixture then beat on high speed for 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, use a stand or an electric mixer to beat the cream, sugar and vanilla together until it begins to thicken and stiff peaks form. 
  • Divide whipped cream in half and fold half into the chocolate mixture.
  • Save the other and chill in the refrigerator.
  • Pour the chocolate mixture into the crust, smoothing evenly. It will fill the entire dish.
  • Cover and chill for 4-6 hours until completely set. Pie can be made 24-48 hours ahead.
  • Top with remaining whipped cream and garnish with shaved chocolate.