A slice of French chocolate silk pie is heavenly with a chocolate crust, rich and silky chocolate filling and topped with whipped cream. It’s the best make-ahead dessert for holidays!
If you’re a chocolate lover you’ll love these pie recipes with chocolate including chocolate banana cream pie, chocolate pecan pie and Oreo peanut butter pie.
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French Silk Pie
I’ve made this French silk chocolate pie recipe for the past couple of years and it’s always the first pie gone at Thanksgiving. As much as I love pumpkin pie and razzleberry pie, there’s just something about a homemade chocolate silk pie that is so tempting.
This pie has everything you could dream of – an Oreo cookie crust, a rich, silky and easy chocolate mousse filling, and a light and fluffy whipped cream topping. Family and guests go crazy over it!
Why I Love This Recipe
- Double the chocolate. Made with an Oreo crust and a rich chocolate filling, this French silk pie is the ultimate chocolate dessert for chocolate lovers!
- Smooth and silky. It’s called chocolate silk pie for a reason! The filling is so smooth, creamy, and fluffy all at the same time. It’s the best part of the dessert!
- Perfect holiday dessert. This chocolate silk pie makes the perfect finishing touch to your Thanksgiving menu or Christmas dinner menu.
Chocolate Silk Pie Ingredients
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Crust: Chocolate Oreo pie crust is made by combining crumbled Oreo cookies, butter, sugar, and salt. You can use a pastry pie crust, pretzel crust, or even a traditional graham cracker crust.
- Butter: The fat from the butter gives the filling its richness and helps it hold its shape.
- Sugar: The sweetness balances the bitter notes from the chocolate and makes this pie absolutely irresistible.
- Chocolate: Unsweetened chocolate is transformed into a dreamy dessert and acts as the backbone of this pie. It gives just the right amount of chocolate flavor without being too bitter or sweet.
- Eggs: The eggs help lift the ingredients up and make the pie so silky and smooth. Since you are using raw eggs in this recipe, use the freshest eggs possible. Leave them at room temperature and fold or mix into the chocolate mixture.
- Vanilla: Just a little goes a long way in balancing the bitter-sweet flavors.
- Whipped topping: Heavy cream is whisked with powdered sugar and vanilla to create a quick homemade whipped cream that is light while still holding its structure.
How to Make French Chocolate Silk Pie
- Crust. Pulse the cookies in a food processor or blender until fine crumbs form. Then mix the crumbs with melted butter, sugar, and salt until combined. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie pan, then bake for 10 minutes.
- Whip. Using an electric mixer, whip together butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until it’s nice and fluffy. Then mix in cooled melted chocolate until combined. Next, add ONE egg and beat on medium speed. Continue to add one egg at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Spread and chill. Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust and spread it out evenly with a spatula. Cover with saran wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours (or overnight).
- Toppings. After it has chilled, I love to top mine with homemade whipped cream. If you’re in a pinch, you can always use store-bought whipped topping. The chocolate curls are also completely optional, but they make the pie look so pretty!
Recipe Tips
- Plan ahead. Plan to make your pie crust ahead of time so that it has time to cool. You can make it at home or use a store crust.
- Melted chocolate. Once you melt the chocolate, let it cool completely. You want it to still be stirrable, but if it’s still hot it it will ruin the filling.
- Fresh eggs. Use fresh eggs for the filling and make sure to follow the instructions and beat for the full amount of time before adding the next egg. If you’re concerned about using raw eggs, you may use pasteurized eggs.
- Whipped cream. You can also make this a few days in advance if you’d like. Just make sure it’s stabilized whipped cream with gelatin so that it holds its shape.
- Chocolate curls. Make your own chocolate curls by shaving off pieces of a chocolate bar with a potato peeler.
- Let chill. Allow to chill for at least 4 hours, so that the filling has time to set. If you can let it sit overnight, even better!
Looking for more recipes to curb your chocolate cravings? Try this chocolate bundt cake, fudge frosted brownies, or these easy homemade Oreos.
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Chocolate Silk Pie
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Ingredients
Chocolate Crust (can also use a premade pie crust)
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (from Oreos or chocolate graham crackers)
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch Kosher salt
Chocolate Filling
- 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate , melted and cooled
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch Kosher salt
Whipped Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional garnish: Chocolate curls (see note)
Instructions
Chocolate Crust
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Make crust. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups cookie crumbs, 5 Tablespoons melted butter, 2 Tablespoons sugar, and pinch of salt until combined. Press into a 9-inch pie dish with the bottom of a measuring cup. Bake 10 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
Chocolate Filling
- Make chocolate filling. Once the pie crust has cooled, you can start the filling. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, whip 12 Tablespoons butter and 1 cup sugar on high speed 3 to 4 minutes, or until fluffy. Mix in 3 ounces melted cooled chocolate until combined. Add 1 egg and beat 3 to 4 minutes on medium speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the next egg. Beat 3 minutes. Repeat with the last egg. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and pinch of salt and mix until combined.
- Add filling to crust and chill. Spread filling evenly into pie crust. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
Whipped Topping
- Whip topping. Make the whipped cream topping just before serving. Place a large bowl and the beaters from an electric mixer in the freezer 10 to 20 minutes. Add 1 cup heavy cream, 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla to the chilled bowl. Beat on low speed until combined, then beat on high 2 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly onto the chilled pie.
- Garnish. Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired. Slice and serve!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Recipe FAQs
Yes! This pie is actually best after it has sat overnight in the fridge.
When you mix the filling too quickly it tends to create a runny consistency and texture. Make sure to chill the pie ahead of time before serving it to avoid any problems within the layers.
Sadly, no. This pie needs melted chocolate to achieve the right texture and flavor.
French silk pie has a few layers within the pie starting with an Oreo base, creamy chocolate, and whipped cream on top whereas chocolate pie usually has a pie crust with a thick and creamy chocolate pudding mixture and a dollop of whipping cream on top.
I don’t see why not. I would recommend waiting to add the whipped topping and wrapping it in several layers of plastic wrap or a freezer-safe container. It should last up to 3 months in the freezer.
You could also freeze in individual slices so you can have some any time! To do this, slice and freeze on a parchment-lined pan. After the slices are frozen, wrap them individually. Thaw on the counter and top it just before serving.
Categorized as: American, Chocolate, Christmas, Desserts, Nut-Free, Pies + Tarts, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
My family loves the whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top! This is a new family favorite!
So glad to hear your family approves! So yummy with whipped cream :)
I’ve made this before with a pastry crust, but I love it even more with the Oreo crust! (And it’s awesome that it’s easier too!)
Yes, the oreo crust is my kids favorite! Glad you enjoyed :)
So delicious and chocolatey! I made this pie as a thanksgiving dessert and it was a big hit! Definitely saving this in my recipe book
So glad it was a hit! Thanks for your review Olivia!
I love pie and chocolate! That’s why I loved this dessert, it was really good! ♥️♥️♥️
Glad you enjoyed the pie, Ady! It’s a favorite of mine as well! :)
Amazing!!! I’ve been making this for all the holiday and family gatherings and it is a hit every time! May just have to make it for my birthday this weekend! :) thank you for making me feel like a real baker!
Thanks so much for your nice comment, Amanda! I think this pie sounds perfect for a birthday celebration. Happy early birthday!
In my original comment, I mistakenly typed in “over crumb crust. It was supposed to read “Oreo crumb crust” apologies.
Made this tonight, and I can guarantee it won’t be the last time!I followed ingredients and directions exactly. Well, one small change. I have never had any luck with home made crumb crusts. Such as with cheesecake and the like. I always seem to end up burning them.so the one difference is I used a pe-made store bought over cookie crumb crust. The final result was excellent! The silky smooth texture and rich chocolatyflavor of the fillingmake this pie a definite keeper! One thing though, I was expecting the Whipped topping to be a tad bit sweeter, but that’s an observation, not a complaint. Maybe next time I’ll add a bit more sugar to the mix. Thank you for sharing this superb recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and review Brian. :)
Chocolate silk pie has been my favourite for a very long time and this recipe delivers the same nostalgic and delicious taste!
This pie is so silky smooth and I love the intense chocolate flavor. The oreo crust takes it the next level of yummy!
Chocolate pie. Chocolate pie! So incredibly delicious! It’s the perfect pie for EVERY single occasion! Definitely can’t go wrong with this delicious pie!
Compared many French Silk Pie/Chocolate Silk Pie recipes before deciding on yours because of how chocolatey is looked against others. Made this for Thanksgiving 2018 so I have to wait until tomorrow to sink my teeth into it but I may have licked the bowl and boy was the filling delicious. My family wanted it with a traditional pie crust but I might have to make it next time with your chocolate crust because it looks so much richer (can’t have too much chocolate). Thanks and keep the great recipes coming!
This is a perfect dessert for my family. It is really impressive. Looks very tasty. Thank you for sharing this great recipe.
One of my favorite pies. This tastes fantastic!
OMG! This pie looks divine! I want it right now!
Gorgeous crust! And this would be a perfect addition to the pie table for Thanksgiving or any special event!
Wow, what a wonderful dessert. I think my children will be delighted with this. I like this! It sounds delicious. I️ just drooled. Cannot wait to try this!
Looks incredibly delicious! I’m drooling over this goodness, need to make this immediately!
I know this would be the first pie gone at my house, too! I can almost taste it right now!