What is french silk pie crumbl cookie?

These Crumbl Frech silk pie cookies are one of the best copycats out there. Made with a black cocoa and Oreo cookie base to resemble the actual chocolate pie, then topped with a luscious chocolate mousse and a dollop of whipped cream with some chocolate shavings for decorations.

Can you freeze a Baker's Square French Silk pie?

Yes, you can freeze French Silk Pie . It actually lasts up to three months in the freezer. Just be sure to take it out and refrigerate it for a few hours before serving it. And, always keep the pie in the refrigerator when storing it, if there happens to be any left!

How many calories are in French silk pie?

Red Button French Silk Pie (1 slice) contains 44g total carbs, 44g net carbs, 36g fat, 6g protein, and 520 calories .

What is Dolly Parton pie?

Calling all Dolly Parton fans! This dessert legendary holiday walnut pie is a delicious and easy play on a pecan pie using walnuts instead of pecans . A bit of sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter comes together as a smooth, subtle filling. Save the recipe for Thanksgiving, we are sure you'll enjoy it.

Why is it called French silk?

The name French Silk Pie comes from its silky texture ! The chocolate filling is often beaten for long amounts of time, aerating the mixture, unlike its thicker pudding filling counterpart. Whipped cream is also often folded into the filling, giving it its mousse-like texture.

What is the difference between French silk and chocolate cream?

The Crust: Chocolate cream pie traditionally sits on a cookie crumb crust, while French silk pie traditionally sits on a pastry crust . The Filling: Chocolate cream pie filling has a denser, pudding-like consistency, while French silk pie filling has a lighter, airier, more mousse-like consistency.

How long do bakers square pies last in the refrigerator?

Apple and other fruit pies keep at room temperature for up to two days, then in the fridge for two more. Pumpkin, custard, or other egg/dairy-based pies can be stored in the fridge for up to four days .

What size are bakers square pies?

Presently, Farmer Jack's Michigan locations are offering Bakers Square's traditional 9-inch pies.

What is the least fattening pie?

So what's a pie aficionado to do? Well, if you want to consume fewer calories, go for the pumpkin —it almost always has fewer because of the single crust. You could also take a sliver of both pies.

What is the most calorie dense pie?

Pecan Pie (About 503 calories per 1/8 of a standard pie) Pecan pie is particularly offensive because it contains lots of butter and is loaded with sugars from brown sugar, corn syrup, and molasses.

How many carbs are in a Bakers Square French silk pie?

Bakers Square Pies French Silk Pie (1 slice) contains 51g total carbs , 50g net carbs, 46g fat, 6g protein, and 650 calories.

Does Dairy Queen still have French silk pie?

Dairy Queen has discontinued the French Silk Pie Blizzard , a fan favorite.

What is a French pastry made by nuns?

In another legendary story, two nuns from the city of Nancy purportedly sold macarons commercially during the French Revolutionary in 1792 and made it famous. The Maison des Soeurs Macaron in Nancy is said to be baked according to the same centuries' old recipe.

What is pate brisee made of?

Pâte brisée is simply flour, cold butter, salt and ice water (some recipes add a bit of sugar too). In the photo below I've provided the amounts of butter and flour for each of the four recipes.

Classic Dessert Recipe: French Silk Pie (2024)

Recipes
Desserts

Nealey Dozier

Nealey Dozier is a former wedding planner turned chef, culinary instructor, recipe developer, and food writer. She is based in Atlanta. You can find more of her Southern adventures in eating and entertaining at www.dixiecaviar.com.

updated May 2, 2019

Valentine's Day

Be the first to leave a review!

Classic Dessert Recipe: French Silk Pie (1)

Serves10 to 12Prep3 hours

Jump to Recipe

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.

Classic Dessert Recipe: French Silk Pie (2)

I have a romantic history with chocolate pies. It doesn’t matter if it’s my grandmother’s microwave chocolate pie, chocolate chess pie, chocolate pudding pie, or brownie pie. I never discriminate. However, this satiny, creamy, light-as-a-feather French silk pie may have just nudged itself to my winner’s circle.

French silk pie, unlike the name suggests, is quite American. Word on the street is that it was the runner-up in the 1951 Pillsbury Bake-Off competition, but don’t hold me to that. At its core, French silk pie is just a chocolate mousse consisting of eggs, cream, chocolate, sugar, and butter. (The building blocks of life!) Its title is accurate: yes, this pie really does have the texture of silk, albeit delicious silk.

This pie does have some characteristics worth mentioning. There is no cornstarch or flour thickener like in other cream pies, and it is does use raw eggs. (If this concerns you, feel free to use pasteurized, or find a recipe that cooks them at a low temperature.) Butter and sugar are beaten, melted chocolate is incorporated, and finally eggs are added and whipped into a glorious cloud. Lastly, fresh whipped cream is folded in to add even more airiness to the recipe.

Trust me, it will take a lot of will power to not crawl into the mixing bowl and pretend you are sleeping in Egyptian cotton sheets. But if you are willing to hold out, your efforts will be rewarded. After a nice long chill, the filling transforms itself into a sultry, firm dessert worthy of its “French” name.

Tester’s Note

The fluffy, light texture of the filling in this pie really does remind me of silk, and it’s such a showstopper too. Based on comments from those who have made this pie, the vanilla is now beaten into the butter and sugar rather than the chocolate so that there’s no risk of the chocolate seizing up. Make sure to whip up plenty of extra whipped cream for topping!

– Christine, January 2019

Comments

French Silk Pie

Prep time 3 hours

Serves 10 to 12

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

4 ounces
good-quality bittersweet chocolate
1/4 teaspoon
espresso powder (optional)
1 cup
cold heavy cream
1 1/2
sticks unsalted butter (6 ounces), at room temperature
1 cup
granulated sugar
1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
3
large organic or free-range eggs, pasteurized if desired
1
(9-inch) pie crust, baked and cooled
Whipped cream, for serving
Chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Melt the chocolate in a microwave on medium power (about 45 to 90 seconds) or on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Whisk in the espresso powder, if using, and set aside to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
Whip the cream in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Cover and refrigerate.
Place the butter In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. (Alternatively, use an electric hand mixer and large bowl.) Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes more. Add the vanilla and cooled chocolate and beat until incorporated, about 1 minute. Add 2 of the eggs and beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add the remaining egg and beat until the mixture is silky and smooth, about 3 minutes more.
Add the whipped cream to the chocolate filling and fold with a rubber spatula by hand until no visible white streaks remain. Transfer the filling to the prepared pie crust and smooth into an even layer with an offset spatula. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, but preferably overnight. Decorate the pie with freshly whipped cream or dollop a spoonful onto each slice, and decorate with chocolate shavings if desired.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Lightly cover leftovers with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Related: Pie Crust: Three Recipes

(Images: Nealey Dozier)

Filed in:

children

Chocolate

Dessert

Eggs

Ingredient

Keeps Well