French Silk Pie features an Oreo cookie crust, rich and creamy chocolate filling, and is topped with homemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings! No raw eggs. Perfect holiday recipe!
Yield:
8 servings
Prep Time:30minutes
Cook:20minutes
Tessa's Recipe Rundown...
Taste: Tons of deep chocolate flavor without any cloying artificial sweetness like the pre-made frozen silk pies from the store. Texture: The filling is so rich, creamy, and decadent and pairs perfectly with the slightly crunchy crust and ultra light whipped cream. Ease: This recipe does make a bit of a mess, but the good news is that it’s made ahead of time so perfect for entertaining or bringing to a party. Pros: A classic recipe without any raw eggs that your family will request for every holiday. Cons: A bit involved and messy to make, but one bite of the final pie will convince you it was all worth it. Would I make this again? Absolutely!
Growing up it wasn’t a holiday without a French Silk Pie with those chocolate curls on top.
Whether it was Easter, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, we always had to have something chocolate. You see, I come from a long line of chocoholics. My dad and his mom, my grandma, love chocolate and sweets just as much as I do.
However neither of them bake, so we always got those frozen silk pies from the grocery store. Last year I decided to finally make a chocolate French silk pie from scratch for Thanksgiving and it was the most popular pie of the evening! So I knew I had to share the recipe with you asap.
I hope it becomes a family favorite and maybe even a holiday tradition in your home as well. This pie would even be perfect for Valentine’s Day!
French Silk Pie Recipe Tips
The Crust
I love an Oreo crust for this recipe! It’s so much easier than traditional pie dough and adds an extra dose of CHOCOLATE! Use regular-stuff Oreos with the filling in tact.
If you’d prefer to use a pastry crust, check out my Best Ever Pie Crust recipe here and follow the directions for pre-baking.
The Filling
Since this recipe doesn’t use raw eggs it’s safe to serve to everyone.
However, there are a few extra steps and bowls you will dirty while making this recipe. It’s SOOO worth it. I’d highly recommend reading the recipe through completely before you get started. You’ll need an electric mixer (hand held or stand) and an instant read thermometer for best results.
The Chocolate
The filling does have an intensely rich chocolate flavor. If you’d prefer something more mild, feel free to swap in semisweet chocolate for the bittersweet chocolate.
How to Make Chocolate Curls
Taking the time to make chocolate curls, instead of just shaving a block of chocolate or garnishing with a dusting of cocoa powder, really makes this French Silk Pie look gourmet. Here’s a super helpful step-by-step video on how to make chocolate curls.
French Silk Pie features an Oreo cookie crust, rich and creamy chocolate filling, and is topped with homemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings! No raw eggs. Perfect holiday recipe!
10tablespoons(142 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/3cupsheavy cream
4teaspoonspowdered sugar
For the topping
1cupheavy cream
2tablespoonspowdered sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder,for garnish if desired
Directions
Make the crust:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. 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 moistened. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes, or until fragrant and set. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the 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 and coats the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat and stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Cool to just warm, stirring occasionally.
Use 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 clean bowl use an electric mixer to beat the cream until it begins to thicken. Add the powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into the chocolate mixture.
Pour the mixture into the pan, smoothing evenly. The pie will be tall with filling. Chill for 6 hours. At this point the pie can be stored for up to 2 days ahead of time.
Make the topping:
Use an electric mixer to beat the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla on high speed until stiff peaks form. Top pie with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings or dust with cocoa powder.
Recipe Video
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
French
Keyword:
french silk pie, pie
Photos by Ashley McLaughlin.
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I share trusted baking recipes your friends will LOVE alongside insights into the science of sweets. I'm a professionally trained chef, cookbook author, and cookie queen. I love to write about all things sweet, carb-y, and homemade. I live in Phoenix, Arizona (hence the blog name!)
Ibe been making ypur french silk pie for years- it is easily my most requested item, especially during the holidays! But i noticed you took out the layer of caramel- why? I will probably keep making it the old way!
Hi Tessa – do you ever have any trouble with the eggs trying to cook and leaving little bits in the chocolate mixture? I had this happen to me once and I’m trying to figure out if there is a trick to this step.
You have to cook this VERY slowly, it probably took me the better part of ten minutes. And you need a good (not the $4 kind) instant thermometer. Use a pretty small pot, so you can tip it on edge to get the thermometer in without touching the pot. Hope this helps/
I used a double boiler set-up to cook the egg. Boiling water in a pot and then my sugar and egg were in a bowl on top. I whisked until 160 and there were no cooked bits!
I made this for some friends and family yesterday, and everyone loved it! The end result was pretty perfect. One friend even said it was better than french silk pie she’s had in restaurants. I don’t know if I did something wrong, but getting the egg/sugar mixture to 160 degrees took a very, very long time. Eventually I turned up the heat, and that sped things up, but that made the whole recipe take longer than I expected. Very good recipe! My chocolate curls need some work next time…
I made this today for Thanksgiving. Although it was very time-consuming, it was a huge hit with the family. I had looked at other recipes using raw eggs, so was happy to find this recipe.
I followed all the steps except I don’t know what caused my butter and egg/chocolate mixture to separate at the end. Maybe I over beat it? It was looking so smooth and good too. Either way, it tastes the same as if it were smooth, just is chunky.
Hi, I know it’s roughly a year later, buuut if that happens again I would GRADUALLY warm your ingredients together to recombine. What the recipe created was a ganache. These are notorious for separating, but can easily be brought back together over light heat and some quick whisking. Be sure not to scramble the eggs inside with high heat!!!
Made this pie for my husband’s birthday dinner party and EVERYONE raved about it. A friend of ours is a local chef and he said it’s the best french silk pie he’s tasted. I will be making this again. and again. and again 🙂
I put the granulated sugar with eggs because its listed next to them in the filling part of the recipe. Then the powdered sugar with the cream because its listed next to each other.
Oh my goodness! This was so delicious and creamy!! I’ll definitely keep this recipe to make again. I used premade pie crusts. I had enough filling to make two pies. But I needed extra cream for the topping.
I wanted to do the same thing. I found another site that uses Pillsbury pie crust and they are pressed in a greased mini muffin pan and baked at 350 for approx. 7 minutes. Cool completely before putting the french silk in.
If this is a question I used a regular store bought pue crust from the frozen section and baked it according to package directions. It was delicious!!!
French silk pie has always been my favorite pie since I was a kid. I made this for a pie contest at work and got 2nd place, it was delicious! Thank you for the wonderful recipe and helping me win 🙂
Not really. Whipped cram weeps and deflates over time. BUT you can add about a teaspoon or so of corn starch and it will hold it’s shape. I do that when I have to make a wedding cake with whipped cream filling. I had to make a 6 their Swedish Princess Torte cake for my step sons wedding and this held up well and was delicious.
Ingredients:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Vanilla paste (or extract)
1 tablespoon corn starch
Directions:
Mix first three ingredients to soft peaks.
Sprinkle cornstarch over whipped cream and continue whipping to stiff peaks.
I made this for friends, and it was a hit. Took a couple of pieces to our neighbors, and they loved it. It will definitely be served at our Thanksgiving dinner!
I will be making this recipe for the first time the day before Christmas. I am not much of a baker but more of a cook. I have a question regarding the bittersweet chocolate. Does this have to be one of the bars of chocolate that are bittersweet or can I melt Nestles tollhouse morsels?
Made the filling according to the directions, had way more than the pie plate could handle. After filling it to the top
still had more than a cup of filling left. Not much room left for the topping. Yes, did use a 9 inch pie plate. Very tasty!
I couldn’t get the chocolate mixture to become light and fluffy in step 2 of the filling. I scratched the first batched and tried again, and STILL not fluffy…not sure what I’m doing wrong..
Hi! I made this pie. The filling didn’t whip up fluffy for me either- thought all the ingredients might be too warm so I popped the the batter (bowl and all) in the fridge for about 10 minutes and tried mixing with the whisk again. Fluffed up beautifully. The pie is delicious!
I made this today for Thanksgiving. All the steps made it very time consuming but the family all loved it! Other recipes I looked at used raw eggs, so I felt better making this.
I made the Chocolate French Pie. It was amazing. It didn’t even last long enough for pictures. This was my first attempt at this pie, and it was completely successful. This pie and the Copycat Lemon Supreme pie are our favorites. We really miss bakers Square.
I made this Wonderful pie for my Grand daughter for Thanksgiving at her request.
It was everyone’s Favorite .. I couldn’t keep them from arguing over the pie lol .
So here I am making this Amazing pie today and I will have to say it is a family favorite and will be made very very often.
I want to thank you for your wonderful resipe and thank you for sharing. Awesome. Thank you Linda
The recipe as written doesn’t include when to add the 10 tablespoons of butter. I took a big guess and decided to cream the butter then added the chocolate, vanilla and egg, sugar mixtures. It’s pretty seperated as I pour it into the crust
Made this pie exactly as written and it came out great. I think maybe people are having issues because as it says in the beginning to read it first. All the questions I see are right in the directions.
Made this pie exactly as written and it came out great. I think maybe people are having issues because as it says in the beginning to read it first. All the questions I see are right in the directions.
This was amazing!! I didn’t have a thermometer so I’ll get one for next time- you couldtaste the little egg bites every few bits so subtly from over cooking but otherwise absolutely amazing!!! Making again every year. My husband is super picky and loved it.
This is really tasty!!! But the crust mix needed more butter to hold it together. I used about one extra tbsp, it worked fine. The biggest flaw (in my opinion) was the amount of filling. There was enough left for me to fill 6 1/2 cup ramekins even after I had completely filled the crust, and even at that point there was more left over, I just ran out of ramekins.
The next time I’ll use 24 Oreos, 6 tbsp melted butter, and put it in a 10″ pie plate. But the taste was right there!!! Just a small glitch in the proportions. Thanks for a great recipe.
Hi Tessa, This recipe looks amazing but I’m wondering if there is any way to reduce the fat/calories. So I have two questions: (1) to reduce calories/sweetness, would it hurt to remove the cream filling in the Oreos, and (2) could you use cool whip instead of heavy whipping cream (at least on the top half?) Thank you!
Didn’t use Oreos, made my own pastry crust so don’t know….Please DON’T use cool whip it tastes so artificial …there is butter and cream and chocolate, expensive ingredients here …this is a luxury pie both in calories and cost…just eat a smaller piece…it’s not an everyday pie…special occasion only and should taste decadent!!!
Hoping you’ll answer this quickly. I have the filling in the crust. I am not serving until tomorrow. Should I leave it just like it is without covering it until tomorrow then make the topping and place on???
Hi! So I have made this recipe twice now. It turns out amazing in the flavor profile, however I am struggling with the filling. I can’t seem to get my filling to be mousse consistency like yours is in the photographs. When I whip the sugar/egg mixture it doesn’t become fluffy so when I mix the chocolate or even the butter it doesn’t help with making it light and fluffy.
Do you have any suggestions! I would love to hear back.
The chocolate mixture doesn’t really become “fluffy” like a whipped cream or meringue does. After you add the already whipped cream, fold it in carefully so that it doesn’t deflate. That’s where the real fluffiness comes in.
you really need to read the comments on any recipe. I believe Tessa answered this earlier. It doesn’t say there are no eggs, it says there are no RAW eggs. They are slow-cooked (under Make The Filling) along with the sugar. It will take you several minutes, around 12-15, you keep checking with an instant-read thermometer, until it hits 160 degrees. At that point the eggs are cooked. Do not rush it or you will end up with scrambled eggs.
Maybe read the instructions thoroughly before posting a rude and ignorant comment? It states no raw eggs and has clear instructions that explain when they’ll be cooked.
I really wanted to make this last week but just didn’t find the time to. I finally made it and just put it in the fridge to cool for the 6 hours. Everything tastes great so far! The only thing is, is that my chocolate mixture never got fluffy…I think my butter was maybe a little too warm, that never got fluffy either. When I put the butter in the mixer it was really soft already, I beat it for a while and never got fluffy. Also maybe the mixture wasn’t cooled enough when I added to batter? Idk BUT it taste really good…so I’m not too sad that it wasn’t fluffy. There was a good amount extra so I just put them in ramekins to cool too, why not you know. I’ll wait till later to make the topping.
You could try making it exactly as directed, but add 10 tbsps melted butter in a cup on the side. You drink the melted butter, I will eat the delicious pie. I mean, COME ON it is a classic, indulgent chocolate French silk pie recipe, it is not meant to be keto!
I made this today for my husband’s birthday. I personally am not a dessert person…. until now Holy Schnikes!!! This may have been the best thing I’ve ever made. My chocolate swirls were hilarious, but the rest was perfection! I topped it off with some raspberries too! Lots of dishes is true but so worth it! Thank you!!!
In the comments before the recipe it says this pie doesn’t use raw egg but the recipe calls for 4 eggs? Also the chocolate statement is also confusing by the recipe calls for bittersweet chocolate. Thx
Well, Anna, all eggs are raw until you cook them. Read the recipe, the eggs are tempered in butter that is slowly and gently warmed until it reaches 160 degrees. At that point the eggs are cooked enough to eat, but they are still but they are still liquid. As far as the chocolate, I’m not sure what you’re talking about. Perhaps you shold read the whole article prior to the recipe, she pretty well explains everything. You may not hae noticed but under chocolate entry in the list of ingredients, it says melted.
Jim
Actually, the eggs are warmed on the stove with the granulated sugar not the butter. So maybe you should take your own advice and read the instructions.
Anna
Using bittersweet chocolate… You can swap out semi sweet if that’s all you have.. Bittersweet chocolate (or dark) had 70 percent Coca and semi sweet has 60. Make sure to use good chocolate.. Not chocolate chips. Best way to melt. Is get a pan of water boiling.. Then place a bowl over top making sure it doesn’t touch the water…(double boiler style) take off heat and the chocolate will melt from steam. Make sure.. Do not let steam or water touch the chocolate or it will seize!!
I use both dark and unsweetened since I don’t like it too sweet.
I have made this twice! Loved by everyone. The second time wasn’t as good because I overcooked using a thermometer. I like the suggestion with sticking to the spoon better.
I made this for my mom’s birthday and she loved it! Smooth, creamy, chocolatey, and delicious, just how a French Silk Pie should be! I used a store-bought frozen deep dish pie crust, filled it a little over the top, and still had maybe half a cup of leftover filling (but no complaints, it’s tasty just as it is!). I used a meat thermometer to monitor the egg/sugar mixture while I whisked it, and it turned out fine. I didn’t want to buy more than a pint of heavy cream, so I did 1 cup cream with 1 Tbsp powdered sugar that I folded into the chocolate mixture, and I used the other cup of cream for the topping as the recipe says. It did require a bit of clean-up from all the bowls used, but I didn’t really mind since it was for my mom!
This is the best chocolate pie we have ever had!!
I did use my own pie crust recipe with just a regular pie crust because that is what my dad wanted for fathers day!
I also add mexican vanillla to my whipped cream to put on top.
Hi there!
I would like to make this tomorrow, but with a flaky pie crust (at the request of my hubby). Would I change anything for the chocolate and sugar, since the crustvwont be as decadent as the oreo one you use?
This pie was excellent. I hosted dinner so I made the pie the night before. That way, it was chilled properly to serve the next day. I added fresh berries on the side and everyone could not believe it wasnt from a restaurant or bakery. The chocolate was smooth and rich, but not heavy. Truly on another level of dessert making and worth every effort you put into it.
I made this French silk chocolate pie. It was absolutely wonderful! Everyone loved it. The filling was perfect, the crust was perfect, the topping was wonderful as well. My curls weren’t the best but hey they did the job! I even sprinkled a little cocoa powder on top for extra decoration. Five stars no doubt!
Made a pre-Thanksgiving test pie….ya know, just to be sure… NOT so I’d have an excuse to have pie…nooooo, I’d never do that 😉 Turned our just perfect. I opted for a traditional crust because we didnt have any oreos on hand…still sinfully chocolatey. Welcome to Thanksgiving dessert status!
This is seriously the best pie I’ve ever made!! While it was a little complex and I needed an extra set of hands to help me keep up with the timing of putting things together, it was 100% worth it!! Made it last year and will make it again this year for Thanksgiving.
If you’d prefer something more mild, feel free to swap in semisweet chocolate for the bittersweet chocolate! I haven’t tested this recipe with milk or dark chocolate.
Hey just made this pie for thanksgiving and was wondering a couple things.. will it last in the fridge until then? Or should I freeze it? & another thing is.. I didn’t have a cooking thermometer for the eggs but they looked cooked and were warm. & the texture for my pie looks perfect! Do you think it’s still safe right?
Hi Kayla! The pie can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days ahead of time. The most accurate way to tell if the eggs are cooked is by using a thermometer so I can’t say 100% for sure, but if your pie looks good, it should most likely be safe!
This turned out so delicious! I cooked the eggs and granulated sugar over a double boiler and then used a traditional flaky pie crust because that’s what I had. It’s perfect
This was a fun recipe! I didn’t believe you about the mess though, until I made it. Lol.
Do I need to cover the pies with plastic wrap while they are being refrigerated?
This is a fantastic, and silky-smooth texture. Lots of steps, but easy and delicious! I used store bought chocolate cookie crusts because I was pressed for time, and I was able to fill both with the filling.
Okay ya’ll made this pie for Thanksgiving. OMG it was sooo good! Like better than restaurant good! But I was nervous after reading comments. Like really nervous. Gotta read the recipe peeps! I am no expert cook, and because of this I read the recipe like 5 times. Most of your answers are in there. For those wondering if you could use a spring form pan- I took a leap of faith and tried it. It worked great! I doubled the cream frosting though, as the spring form pan was 10 inches wide. It made a a perfect amount. The video on chocolate curls was spot on. I was kinda impressed with myself. I heated the eggs and sugar slowly like some mentioned- it took a little time but not too bad at all. I also used semi-sweet Ghirardelli chocolate chips because I like sweeter and they were perfect. I will make this again for sure!
Oh, and made the pie the night before. Made the whipped cream the morning of (took 5 minutes), transported it in Tupperware and frosted it several hours later before we ate!
Absolutely incredible! Probably the richest and most decadent dessert I’ve made, and 100% worth the calories! I think the only thing I’ll do differently next time is allow the chocolate mixture to cool more before beating it so it fluffs up even better…but there will definitely be a next time for this one!
Absolutely amazing!! I made this pie for the first time yesterday for our small Thanksgiving dinner. We all decided it’s not only the best French Silk Pie we’ve ever had but also the best pie in general. The recipe is really easy to follow, and I had zero issues with it. Thank you so much for creating this recipe and sharing it!
This pie turned out amazing. The perfect ending to our Thanksgiving dinner. A small slice goes a long way, it is that rich and creamy. I will definitely be making it again. Thank you Tessa for a great recipe with easy to follow directions.
Made one for Thanksgiving and have already made two more since because we ate them up so fast. I’m a novice baker, but the recipe was easy to follow and turned out great!
This is a delicious recipe!! It is smooth and creamy and has a delicious chocolate flavor from both the Oreo crust and the filling! It’s our new favorite!
This pie is absolutely amazing! So rich and luscious! She isn’t kidding when she says it uses a few bowls, but I love that you can make it ahead of time. I followed the directions and it turned out even better than I imagined.
I made the French Silk Pie recipe for our Thanksgiving meal. It was absolutely delicious!! It was very creamy, not too sweet and it sure didn’t last long! Everyone loved it. I will be making this again and probably soon 😉
I did leave a review for this earlier but I don’t know if it had been received? I made this pie for Thanksgiving dessert. It didn’t last long. It was so creamy and yummy and not too sweet! I followed the recipe exactly. I will definitely make this again!! 😉
This is SO good! I was kinda hesitant cooking the eggs since I didn’t have an instant thermometer, and it took at least 15 minutes – but after putting the chocolate in… omg! This is such an amazing dessert and would totally make it again soon!
This is my new go to dessert. It’s my son’s favorite, and most requested, dessert. The texture is amazing. I always let it sit overnight to be sure it sets and it’s spot on every time.
Made this pie for my chocolate loving husband’s birthday. It did not disappoint! It was thick and fluffy, decadent and delicious! I made it with the Oreo crust, which upped the chocolate factor. Next, I would like to make it with a traditional crust.
I’ve never had French silk pie, but this was the best pie ever. I made it for Thanksgiving, as my oldest son doesn’t like pumpkin pie. Not sure how he’s mine. It was beautiful, delicious, and I loved making the chocolate curls. A bit tricky with timing and learning to do those.
Oh…my….god. “Silky” doesn’t even begin to cover it. This pie is INCREDIBLE. I threw my chocolate mixture in the fridge for a bit to cool it down before folding it in to the whipped mixture, and it set beautifully. The texture is *chefs kiss*
I love this, would definitely make again! Came out really chocolatey and with a lovely creamy/silky texture. Only downside is the number of bowls. I only have 1 bowl for my stand mixer, so I had to clean it a couple of times between components. To speed up chilling time (since it’s so hard to wait), I put the pie in the freezer for a bit.
This recipe was a great one for a first timer. I think I will use regular crust next time, but love the ease of the cookies this time around. Thank you!
I love when I can make a dessert for my family that knocks it out of the park, and this one did just that! It turned out sooo good and exactly what I was going for. And I followed the recipe with no changes. Thank you!!!
I made this into mini pies for my office. The pie filling made 24 3″ tarts, and I had to triple the crust recipe. They were definitely a hit though! For the whipped cream I just added a bit of corn starch to stabilize it as I made them the night before.
Hi Marie, as I mention in the pink box above, you can swap in semisweet chocolate for the bittersweet for a different flavor. Hope you give this pie another try!
OMG! This is the best chocolate pie I have ever had! Instead of using bittersweet chocolate I used semi sweet and the taste was amazing. Was silky smooth and had a great flavor. This recipe for me is a keeper! 🙂
Totally and completely delicious. 🙂 While it’s a little involved, it is worth every single step. I guess I have a large pie plate, so I ended up using 1.5x the crust. Which, you know, I had zero problem with. Great recipe!
Super delicious, as all of your recipes are! I never had a French Silk Pie before, and I’m not into chocolate. This had just the right texture and sweetness to make me even love it.
I have made this recipe several times – it is wonderful! The filling is so smooth and creamy and melts in your mouth. The combination of the chocolate filling and the area crust and whipped cream topping is absolutely amazing!
Kiersten Kilczewski — December 13, 2020 at 6:04 am
Love this recipe! I’ve never made anything like this before so it was fun to try something new. It really wasn’t hard at all. The pie holds together well and tastes delicious. Tessa’s instructions are super easy to follow. Give this recipe a try!
Instructions were so on point. After completing, i was amazed that it turned out so similar to your picture. This has become a family favourite. Smooth as silk, was this french silk pie!
What an unbelievable pie! I made double the whipped cream because I wanted it to be over the edge incredible. Rich and delicious. Thank you Tessa for the recipe.
I had a French Silk pie in the latw 50’s at a small restaurant outside Evanston, ILLINOIS. It had a meringue crust with nuts in it- Heaven. Have you ever heard of or tried that?
Krystal Ramsawak-Husain — December 13, 2020 at 8:42 pm
I’ve never had French Silk Pie before. This recipe was so easy to follow along. The texture of the filling was so creamy and paired wonderfully with crunchy oreo crust… This pie was so more-ish. I had every intention of sharing… Really I did 😉
This pie was amazing! I will continue to make this for Thanksgiving every year. I’ve attempted to make chocolate pies in the past and they have never turned out as amazing as this one.
Great directions and was easy to follow.
I was worried about my chocolate mixture not fluffing up so I put it in the fridge for about 10 minutes and it fluffed up beautifully. Would recommend to all!
I have no words to describe how delicious this pie turned out to be, because this pie is more than a 10/10! This barely lasted an hour in after making it in other words, my family could not get enough!
I loved this pie! So yummy! I preferred doing the typical pie crust though. The chocolate was so creamy and smooth and the bittersweet chocolate was perfect in it.
I need better tools to do the chocolate curls though. At least they tasted good.
This recipe is everything I’ve ver wanted in life. The filling is so smooth yet so rich and chocolatey that I’m pretty sure I died and went to heaven somewhere in there!
I made this pie for Thanksgiving this year, and it was an absolute hit- my family couldn’t get enough! It’s going to be another hit after dinner on Christmas and future holidays. Also, you have by far the best cookie dough recipes I have ever found! Thank you!!
THIS RECIPE IS WORTH THE EXTRA EFFORT. The chocolate is balanced and has depth of flavor. The texture is sublime! Soft, silky and mouse like. I tried an “easy chocolate silk pie recipe just before this one that turned out flat, crusty and grainy. We will be making this one every year at Christmas. One of our families favorite pies ever.
A beautifully delicious pie, taste and texture is to die for!
I successfully made individual pies in a silicone muffin tin, to make serving easier at a pot luck. Lots of “mmmm’s” and happy faces from those eating it.
This was my first time making and eating this pie. It was too buttery and too creamy for me. I prefer less butter and less cream in it. I also prefer the video for the French silk pie to go at normal speed instead of fast forwarding the entire video. I think it would be ok to fast forward the part where you heat the egg and sugar since that takes a while but it was difficult for me to see each step of making the pie when the entire video was fast forwarded.
Messy and time consuming so make sure you give yourself enough time. But soooooooo good. I made it 12/19 and it’s already been requested again for Christmas Eve.
This was great! The filling was creamy and so chocolatey, and who doesn’t love Oreos?!
Even though I halved the recipe because we’re only 3, it was a crowd-pleaser in my home!
I halved the recipe because we’re just 4, but it was definitely a crowd pleaser!
The filling was super smooth and creamy, and who doesn’t love Oreos?! Delicious
I loved making this recipe… and eating later!! Super creamy and full of chocolate flavour. Definitely recommend making it and will be making it again!!!
Marcio Severo de Souza Pereira — December 25, 2020 at 3:53 pm
I had done this recipe before and at home, we all loved it.
For this Christmas, I made 3 1/2 recipes: 2 for gifts and a 10 in springform pan (for the other 1 1/2 recipe), for me. As I live in a very hot city, for the gifts, I delivered the Chantilly separated and for me, as not everybody likes Chantilly, I topped only half of the recipe.
Everyone that got the pie, loved it.
Thanks Tessa. All your recipes I tried so far are really awesome.
Yum! My family and I loved this. I used a little more chocolate and whipping cream in the pie base, and it was a little denser, but it was delicious (and very rich!).
This pie is AMAZING! It is unbelievably smooth and creamy, and has such a delicious dark chocolate flavor. It was also much easier to make than I anticipated. Thank you for the great recipe, Tessa!
So good!! It’s not overly sweet and is really light. My only quibble is that the Oreo crust was really crumbly when I made it. Maybe add an additional tablespoon of butter? But otherwise it was delicious!
Tasted delicious but the slice didn’t hold form as much as I would’ve liked. I also substituted the whipped topping for store bought chocolate topping. Both tasted great but would make a better mousse in a dish.
UPDATE- I made this pie for Christmas for my son-in-law because he works so hard. I first commented that my pie filling appeared runny and hadn’t set. After the six hours in the refrigerator it set up perfectly. For him I used semisweet chocolate instead of bittersweet chocolate. Next time I will try maybe half and half each, because my daughter thought it was a little sweet. The whipped topping was perfect, which I expected, because I use the same recipe for that all the time. Having said that, she’s worked in restaurants for 14 years and said this pie tastes like one that was made by a professional in a high end restaurant served with fresh berries and espresso. She couldn’t say enough good about it!!! My son-in-law has a sweet tooth and thought it was absolutely perfect just the way I made it! I, unfortunately, did not get to try a piece. We were all full from dinner, so when they went home, I sent the whole pie with them, which I now regret! I doubt that I will get a piece, because apparently they ate half of the pie when they first cut it when they got home. Looks like I will be making another real soon. Thank you for this recipe. It takes a lot to impress my daughter who I have been baking for her whole life!
This no-bake French Silk Pie is a wonderful dessert to make for Christmas. It is my first time using this recipe however, I may have to start the tradition of using it every year or even more often. I was worried this dessert may taste too sweet considering the ingredients, however, after making and trying this pie out, I believe, it is just the right amount of chocolate and sweetness for a celebration such as Christmas. I am so thankful for Tessa Arias for sharing this recipe with her followers.
My daughter and I made this for Christmas. It was so delicious! Pies are not usually my favorite dessert but this is definitely going on our favorites list!
Delicious! A bit of work involved but very tasty, I used half salted butter and half unsalted because I like a bit more of a balance of salty & sweet. My aunt told me this was the best silk pie she’s ever had. I couldn’t figure out the chocolate curls so I just chopped up what I had instead. Yumm!
I’ve made French Silk pie before and love it, but this recipe is way too rich. I prefer a regular crust, the Oreo crust just adds too much sweetness and richness for me. I would also reduce the amount of sugar in the filling by 1/3 cup.
This recipe took some work, but it was worth it. One word sums it up: decadent. One person said it looked and tasted like something they’d find at an upscale restaurant.
This French Silk Pie recipe was a hit in my household! French Silk Pie is one of my favorite pies so I’m glad I know how to make it now! The recipe was easy to follow and it was helpful that I could follow along with Tessa on IG – just look in her highlights.
Loved this pie for Christmas! Just the right amount of richness balanced with the whipped cream. Easy recipe to follow. Tastes so much better from scratch.
I made this for our Christmas dessert and as part of the December 2020 challenge & am so glad I did! It was so chocolatey but light at the same time. I got rave reviews and will definitely be making this again. I made it 2 days in advance and topped it with whipped a couple hours before serving. It was a bit messy and time consuming but definitely worth it! Thanks for another great recipe and for the video tutorial which was incredibly helpful.
This was an incredibly rich cake and tasted similar to a Dairy Queen ice cream cake, minus all the vanilla ice cream (which really balances the cake, in my opinion).
My whipped cream topping was not thick like in the photo, this could be because we ate it a few hours after I had added it so it had flattened a bit. It definitely needed more of the cream section to balance out the richness of the chocolate, it was just too much, especially with the oreo crust.
A slice of this pie, if actually divided into 8 equal pieces, is close to 700 calories and that is with using a sugar alternative (monk fruit) in place of the sugar and swerve icing in place of the powdered sugar. Personally, I don’t think it’s worth the calories but if you’re a major chocolate lover, you’d probably think differently! I had about 1/16 of the pie and that was more than enough for me.
Definitely use a food processor for the Oreo crust if you have one. Mine wasn’t readily available so I hand crushed them and I felt like my crust wasn’t “right”! Overall it was absolutely delicious and our household devoured this treat!
Even though I had to wash a lot of dishes.. this chocolate pie was so totally worth it even without the whipped cream! Just like the name suggested this pie was definitely silky smooth. oh, and this was the first time I made chocolate curls. I did it the way I saw in your Instagram story. so easy didn’t need any artistic talents!! Thanks for this wonderful recipe.
I was slightly intimidated at first to make this pie, but Tessa’s recipes are always so easy to follow! My husband always asks for a chocolate pie every holiday so I’m glad I have this one to wow him!
Made this for Christmas, it was delicious and I’m not a big fan of chocolate! I did use semi sweet chocolate instead of bittersweet chocolate. Also I omitted the whipped cream topping and served with vanilla ice cream instead, both would be delicious! Definitely a recipe to keep and make again.
This recipe is worth every dirty bowl it might make…so good that we can never go back to a store bought French silk pie!!! My daughter BEGS for this and we have had it at least four times this year…sure to be many more times next year!
This was a hit at my family Christmas party. I struggled with the chocolate curls, but that’s because it was so dang hot here in Texas. My pan wouldn’t stay cold long enough to make the curls. I just dusted it with cocoa and added a few curls I kind of got to work and went on. The pie was amazing!! I’m excited about making it again for our NYE party.
Beautiful and delicious. I don’t know if I used the wrong chocolate for the curls or it wasn’t the right temp, but they didn’t work. I just put crumbles of chocolate on top. Very good recipe.
Chocolate pie is my favorite dessert and when I found this recipe, I knew I had to make it for Christmas dinner! It turned out wonderfully and everyone went back for seconds and thirds. I will definitely be using this recipe the next time I want a chocolate pie.
This was delicious and rich! I made it in a graham cracker tart crust and it set up perfectly, worth every dirty dish. I did add some instant espresso powder to the cooked eggs/sugar mixture as soon as it came off of the heat. You don’t really taste it but I felt it enhanced the chocolate flavor.
With the extra filling, since it was a tart, I layered that with graham crust crumbs in small jars. Friends were so happy. Would do it that way for friends again too.
This was the first time I have made anything like this and it was a HUGE hit with the family! There wasn’t a crumb left over. So chocolatey and silky. I have already been asked to make again. It was DELICIOUS!
DECADENT is the perfect word to describe this pie! It is so rich and delicious. It was fun to learn new techniques as well, though I definitely have to practice more at folding whipped cream in
Tessa breaks down an overwhelming recipe into steps that feel not only doable but also gives you confidence that it will turn out delicious (and it did!). The only thing I would personally change is the Oreo crust – it was a little too rich for my personal taste – I would rather the focus be on the delicious pie filling.
Ibe been making ypur french silk pie for years- it is easily my most requested item, especially during the holidays! But i noticed you took out the layer of caramel- why? I will probably keep making it the old way!
Ooo, the caramel part sounds delicious. What step would I put that in at?
This pie is delicious. Taste great and has no raw eggs. Will definitely be making it again.
Hi Tessa – do you ever have any trouble with the eggs trying to cook and leaving little bits in the chocolate mixture? I had this happen to me once and I’m trying to figure out if there is a trick to this step.
Thanks!
You have to cook this VERY slowly, it probably took me the better part of ten minutes. And you need a good (not the $4 kind) instant thermometer. Use a pretty small pot, so you can tip it on edge to get the thermometer in without touching the pot. Hope this helps/
I used a double boiler set-up to cook the egg. Boiling water in a pot and then my sugar and egg were in a bowl on top. I whisked until 160 and there were no cooked bits!
beautiful pie, if I may say so, and worth the calorie splurge, thank you!
Hi Tessa, ivm your fans from Indonesia, and i realy want to make this pie…Can i change the heavy cream with soft cream for the filling and topping?
what do you mean with soft cream? use whipping cream cair (Anchor/ Elle etc), look at the refrigerate section in supermarket/baking store
I made this for some friends and family yesterday, and everyone loved it! The end result was pretty perfect. One friend even said it was better than french silk pie she’s had in restaurants. I don’t know if I did something wrong, but getting the egg/sugar mixture to 160 degrees took a very, very long time. Eventually I turned up the heat, and that sped things up, but that made the whole recipe take longer than I expected. Very good recipe! My chocolate curls need some work next time…
Hi, Tessa! I made this pie with Jacques Torres chocolate that I bought on a recent trip to NYC. Absolutely delicious!
Yay! Sounds amazing!
Is the granulated sugar mixed with the chocolate or the powdered sugar?
I had the same question, but my guess is powdered sugar as this is often preferred for whipped cream.
I made this today for Thanksgiving. Although it was very time-consuming, it was a huge hit with the family. I had looked at other recipes using raw eggs, so was happy to find this recipe.
This was the best pies Ever!! All my friends said so too.
Before I get started….can this be made in a springform pan to hold all the chocolate filling?
Yes. I did it in a 10 inch springform pan. Worked great, but I had to double the cream frosting to have enough.
Should I cover the pie while it rests in the fridge? Can’t wait to share this masterpiece!!
I followed all the steps except I don’t know what caused my butter and egg/chocolate mixture to separate at the end. Maybe I over beat it? It was looking so smooth and good too. Either way, it tastes the same as if it were smooth, just is chunky.
Hi, I know it’s roughly a year later, buuut if that happens again I would GRADUALLY warm your ingredients together to recombine. What the recipe created was a ganache. These are notorious for separating, but can easily be brought back together over light heat and some quick whisking. Be sure not to scramble the eggs inside with high heat!!!
How much sugar goes in the pan and how much to mix with cream?
Made this pie for my husband’s birthday dinner party and EVERYONE raved about it. A friend of ours is a local chef and he said it’s the best french silk pie he’s tasted. I will be making this again. and again. and again 🙂
Can this be frozen ahead of time? and if so, what is the best way to thaw it. thanks in advance.
Best pie ever, absolute perfection!
Perfect. Easy. Decadently delicious. I have made it twice and will most assuredly be making it again and again and……
For ingredients, do you add the granulated sugar to the eggs or the powdered sugar. It doesn’t specify, help!!
I put the granulated sugar with eggs because its listed next to them in the filling part of the recipe. Then the powdered sugar with the cream because its listed next to each other.
Oh my goodness! This was so delicious and creamy!! I’ll definitely keep this recipe to make again. I used premade pie crusts. I had enough filling to make two pies. But I needed extra cream for the topping.
Made this today — sooo delicious. Can’t imagine it could be improved but, Wondering if you’ve thought About incorporating coffee?
If I make the whipped cream now and top my pie will it hold until tomorrow afternoon?
Yes!! I make mine and then pop it in the freezer and it lasts for a few days!
So you freeze the chocolate
Pie?
I am wanting to make with regular pie crustshould i cook the crust then add the cooked filling into the crust
I wanted to do the same thing. I found another site that uses Pillsbury pie crust and they are pressed in a greased mini muffin pan and baked at 350 for approx. 7 minutes. Cool completely before putting the french silk in.
If this is a question I used a regular store bought pue crust from the frozen section and baked it according to package directions. It was delicious!!!
Hello. I noticed you mentioned that there is no raw eggs to this recipe then the recipe calls for four. Can you tell me which is correct ? ❤
Please read the recipe directions. The eggs are cooked.
The eggs are cooked according to directions.
Did you use a deep dish pie pan? Or can this recipe be split into 2 normal pie dishes?
Anyone know if I could make this thicker than a traditional pie by using a springform pan ? Anyone tried that ?
Did you try the spring form pan?
Can this pie be made ahead of time? Like the day before?
Please see the recipe directions! The pie can be made 2 days ahead of time before adding the whipped cream topping 🙂
Can this pie be made ahead and frozen?
French silk pie has always been my favorite pie since I was a kid. I made this for a pie contest at work and got 2nd place, it was delicious! Thank you for the wonderful recipe and helping me win 🙂
If I make the whipped cream now and top my pie will it hold until tomorrow afternoon?
Not really. Whipped cram weeps and deflates over time. BUT you can add about a teaspoon or so of corn starch and it will hold it’s shape. I do that when I have to make a wedding cake with whipped cream filling. I had to make a 6 their Swedish Princess Torte cake for my step sons wedding and this held up well and was delicious.
Ingredients:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon Vanilla paste (or extract)
1 tablespoon corn starch
Directions:
Mix first three ingredients to soft peaks.
Sprinkle cornstarch over whipped cream and continue whipping to stiff peaks.
What size pie is this supposed to make? I doubled it for 2 pies and I have enough filling for 1.5 more pies lol. Tastes delicious though!
I made this for friends, and it was a hit. Took a couple of pieces to our neighbors, and they loved it. It will definitely be served at our Thanksgiving dinner!
First time making a French silk and this turned out PERFECT!!!! Easy recipe, kinda messy but then that’s the fun of baking 🙂
I will be making this recipe for the first time the day before Christmas. I am not much of a baker but more of a cook. I have a question regarding the bittersweet chocolate. Does this have to be one of the bars of chocolate that are bittersweet or can I melt Nestles tollhouse morsels?
Made the filling according to the directions, had way more than the pie plate could handle. After filling it to the top
still had more than a cup of filling left. Not much room left for the topping. Yes, did use a 9 inch pie plate. Very tasty!
I couldn’t get the chocolate mixture to become light and fluffy in step 2 of the filling. I scratched the first batched and tried again, and STILL not fluffy…not sure what I’m doing wrong..
Hi! I made this pie. The filling didn’t whip up fluffy for me either- thought all the ingredients might be too warm so I popped the the batter (bowl and all) in the fridge for about 10 minutes and tried mixing with the whisk again. Fluffed up beautifully. The pie is delicious!
I made this today for Thanksgiving. All the steps made it very time consuming but the family all loved it! Other recipes I looked at used raw eggs, so I felt better making this.
I made this for my family and they couldn’t stop talking about it. The bittersweet chocolate wasn’t so good and will definitely make again.
Made this pie for Thanksgiving and it was a bigger hit than the pumpkin cheesecake and apple pie! Super delicious and will be making again soon!
I made this for Thanksgiving, and it was excellent. I’ll probably make it again for Christmas!
I made the Chocolate French Pie. It was amazing. It didn’t even last long enough for pictures. This was my first attempt at this pie, and it was completely successful. This pie and the Copycat Lemon Supreme pie are our favorites. We really miss bakers Square.
I made this Wonderful pie for my Grand daughter for Thanksgiving at her request.
It was everyone’s Favorite .. I couldn’t keep them from arguing over the pie lol .
So here I am making this Amazing pie today and I will have to say it is a family favorite and will be made very very often.
I want to thank you for your wonderful resipe and thank you for sharing. Awesome. Thank you Linda
The recipe as written doesn’t include when to add the 10 tablespoons of butter. I took a big guess and decided to cream the butter then added the chocolate, vanilla and egg, sugar mixtures. It’s pretty seperated as I pour it into the crust
Oh my, forgive me I read the word butter as “batter” nevermind
Made this pie exactly as written and it came out great. I think maybe people are having issues because as it says in the beginning to read it first. All the questions I see are right in the directions.
Made this pie exactly as written and it came out great. I think maybe people are having issues because as it says in the beginning to read it first. All the questions I see are right in the directions.
This was amazing!! I didn’t have a thermometer so I’ll get one for next time- you couldtaste the little egg bites every few bits so subtly from over cooking but otherwise absolutely amazing!!! Making again every year. My husband is super picky and loved it.
Absolutely delicious! Everyone has loved it. I have made it several times now with unsweetened chocolate. Very popular pie!
This was a delicious pie….but for some reason the filling did not stick to the crust; what did iI do wrong? It still tasted delicious
This is really tasty!!! But the crust mix needed more butter to hold it together. I used about one extra tbsp, it worked fine. The biggest flaw (in my opinion) was the amount of filling. There was enough left for me to fill 6 1/2 cup ramekins even after I had completely filled the crust, and even at that point there was more left over, I just ran out of ramekins.
The next time I’ll use 24 Oreos, 6 tbsp melted butter, and put it in a 10″ pie plate. But the taste was right there!!! Just a small glitch in the proportions. Thanks for a great recipe.
Hi Tessa, This recipe looks amazing but I’m wondering if there is any way to reduce the fat/calories. So I have two questions: (1) to reduce calories/sweetness, would it hurt to remove the cream filling in the Oreos, and (2) could you use cool whip instead of heavy whipping cream (at least on the top half?) Thank you!
Didn’t use Oreos, made my own pastry crust so don’t know….Please DON’T use cool whip it tastes so artificial …there is butter and cream and chocolate, expensive ingredients here …this is a luxury pie both in calories and cost…just eat a smaller piece…it’s not an everyday pie…special occasion only and should taste decadent!!!
I don’t think you should remove the cream in the Oreos, as it helps them stick to together to actually form the crust.
A gorgeous pie, and a perfect recipe. My friends RAVED about the finished product! Wouldn’t change a thing!
OMG the best !!!
Hoping you’ll answer this quickly. I have the filling in the crust. I am not serving until tomorrow. Should I leave it just like it is without covering it until tomorrow then make the topping and place on???
Hi! So I have made this recipe twice now. It turns out amazing in the flavor profile, however I am struggling with the filling. I can’t seem to get my filling to be mousse consistency like yours is in the photographs. When I whip the sugar/egg mixture it doesn’t become fluffy so when I mix the chocolate or even the butter it doesn’t help with making it light and fluffy.
Do you have any suggestions! I would love to hear back.
Courtney
I’m having the same issue. Maybe I should add another 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream?
The chocolate mixture doesn’t really become “fluffy” like a whipped cream or meringue does. After you add the already whipped cream, fold it in carefully so that it doesn’t deflate. That’s where the real fluffiness comes in.
So the beginning states there are no eggs in the recipe. Then I scroll down and there are eggs listed as an ingredient?
NO THANKS.
you really need to read the comments on any recipe. I believe Tessa answered this earlier. It doesn’t say there are no eggs, it says there are no RAW eggs. They are slow-cooked (under Make The Filling) along with the sugar. It will take you several minutes, around 12-15, you keep checking with an instant-read thermometer, until it hits 160 degrees. At that point the eggs are cooked. Do not rush it or you will end up with scrambled eggs.
No “raw” eggs.
Maybe read the instructions thoroughly before posting a rude and ignorant comment? It states no raw eggs and has clear instructions that explain when they’ll be cooked.
I really wanted to make this last week but just didn’t find the time to. I finally made it and just put it in the fridge to cool for the 6 hours. Everything tastes great so far! The only thing is, is that my chocolate mixture never got fluffy…I think my butter was maybe a little too warm, that never got fluffy either. When I put the butter in the mixer it was really soft already, I beat it for a while and never got fluffy. Also maybe the mixture wasn’t cooled enough when I added to batter? Idk BUT it taste really good…so I’m not too sad that it wasn’t fluffy. There was a good amount extra so I just put them in ramekins to cool too, why not you know. I’ll wait till later to make the topping.
How could I make this keto friendly, as much as possible?
You could try making it exactly as directed, but add 10 tbsps melted butter in a cup on the side. You drink the melted butter, I will eat the delicious pie. I mean, COME ON it is a classic, indulgent chocolate French silk pie recipe, it is not meant to be keto!
I made this today for my husband’s birthday. I personally am not a dessert person…. until now Holy Schnikes!!! This may have been the best thing I’ve ever made. My chocolate swirls were hilarious, but the rest was perfection! I topped it off with some raspberries too! Lots of dishes is true but so worth it! Thank you!!!
It was delicious!!! And very easy to make!!
Thank you!!
Can you please tell me what you mean by “At this point the pie can be stored for up to 2 days ahead of time”. does that mean stored before eating?
No, you eat it first and then you store it. Geez-o-pete.
In the comments before the recipe it says this pie doesn’t use raw egg but the recipe calls for 4 eggs? Also the chocolate statement is also confusing by the recipe calls for bittersweet chocolate. Thx
Well, Anna, all eggs are raw until you cook them. Read the recipe, the eggs are tempered in butter that is slowly and gently warmed until it reaches 160 degrees. At that point the eggs are cooked enough to eat, but they are still but they are still liquid. As far as the chocolate, I’m not sure what you’re talking about. Perhaps you shold read the whole article prior to the recipe, she pretty well explains everything. You may not hae noticed but under chocolate entry in the list of ingredients, it says melted.
Jim
Actually, the eggs are warmed on the stove with the granulated sugar not the butter. So maybe you should take your own advice and read the instructions.
Anna
Using bittersweet chocolate… You can swap out semi sweet if that’s all you have.. Bittersweet chocolate (or dark) had 70 percent Coca and semi sweet has 60. Make sure to use good chocolate.. Not chocolate chips. Best way to melt. Is get a pan of water boiling.. Then place a bowl over top making sure it doesn’t touch the water…(double boiler style) take off heat and the chocolate will melt from steam. Make sure.. Do not let steam or water touch the chocolate or it will seize!!
I use both dark and unsweetened since I don’t like it too sweet.
I have made this twice! Loved by everyone. The second time wasn’t as good because I overcooked using a thermometer. I like the suggestion with sticking to the spoon better.
SO GOOD! My family makes me make this pie all the time because they can’t go without it. Definitely a crowd pleaser.
So delicious! My husband has already requested a make this again for his birthday!
I made this for my mom’s birthday and she loved it! Smooth, creamy, chocolatey, and delicious, just how a French Silk Pie should be! I used a store-bought frozen deep dish pie crust, filled it a little over the top, and still had maybe half a cup of leftover filling (but no complaints, it’s tasty just as it is!). I used a meat thermometer to monitor the egg/sugar mixture while I whisked it, and it turned out fine. I didn’t want to buy more than a pint of heavy cream, so I did 1 cup cream with 1 Tbsp powdered sugar that I folded into the chocolate mixture, and I used the other cup of cream for the topping as the recipe says. It did require a bit of clean-up from all the bowls used, but I didn’t really mind since it was for my mom!
This is the best chocolate pie we have ever had!!
I did use my own pie crust recipe with just a regular pie crust because that is what my dad wanted for fathers day!
I also add mexican vanillla to my whipped cream to put on top.
Hi there!
I would like to make this tomorrow, but with a flaky pie crust (at the request of my hubby). Would I change anything for the chocolate and sugar, since the crustvwont be as decadent as the oreo one you use?
Can’t wait to make it!!!
I wouldn’t change the filling at all even with regular pie crust. It will be delicious!
This pie was excellent. I hosted dinner so I made the pie the night before. That way, it was chilled properly to serve the next day. I added fresh berries on the side and everyone could not believe it wasnt from a restaurant or bakery. The chocolate was smooth and rich, but not heavy. Truly on another level of dessert making and worth every effort you put into it.
This is the best silk pie I have ever made! I make it often and get asked for the recipe. I call this the “Oh My” pie. Thank you for this recipe!
Do you have a printable version of the recipe?
Thank you for this terrific recipe! I made it for our son’s birthday and he loved it.
I made this French silk chocolate pie. It was absolutely wonderful! Everyone loved it. The filling was perfect, the crust was perfect, the topping was wonderful as well. My curls weren’t the best but hey they did the job! I even sprinkled a little cocoa powder on top for extra decoration. Five stars no doubt!
Made a pre-Thanksgiving test pie….ya know, just to be sure… NOT so I’d have an excuse to have pie…nooooo, I’d never do that 😉 Turned our just perfect. I opted for a traditional crust because we didnt have any oreos on hand…still sinfully chocolatey. Welcome to Thanksgiving dessert status!
Woohoo! So thrilled to hear you enjoyed this recipe!
Can this pie be frozen?
This is seriously the best pie I’ve ever made!! While it was a little complex and I needed an extra set of hands to help me keep up with the timing of putting things together, it was 100% worth it!! Made it last year and will make it again this year for Thanksgiving.
Hooray! So glad this recipe has become a Thanksgiving classic for you!
Can I do half bittersweet and half milk or dark chocolate for the filling?
If you’d prefer something more mild, feel free to swap in semisweet chocolate for the bittersweet chocolate! I haven’t tested this recipe with milk or dark chocolate.
Hey just made this pie for thanksgiving and was wondering a couple things.. will it last in the fridge until then? Or should I freeze it? & another thing is.. I didn’t have a cooking thermometer for the eggs but they looked cooked and were warm. & the texture for my pie looks perfect! Do you think it’s still safe right?
Hi Kayla! The pie can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days ahead of time. The most accurate way to tell if the eggs are cooked is by using a thermometer so I can’t say 100% for sure, but if your pie looks good, it should most likely be safe!
how far in advance can I make this?
I find it is best the day it is made but holds up a couple more.
The pie can be stored in the fridge up to 2 days ahead of time!
This turned out so delicious! I cooked the eggs and granulated sugar over a double boiler and then used a traditional flaky pie crust because that’s what I had. It’s perfect
Am I supposed to blend the chocolate mixture and the cream/powdered sugar mixture together?
Correct! And then the topping goes on top of that filling mixture.
This was a fun recipe! I didn’t believe you about the mess though, until I made it. Lol.
Do I need to cover the pies with plastic wrap while they are being refrigerated?
This is a fantastic, and silky-smooth texture. Lots of steps, but easy and delicious! I used store bought chocolate cookie crusts because I was pressed for time, and I was able to fill both with the filling.
Yes, I would cover with plastic wrap! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
I have tried this amazing french silk pie recipe and i found this recipe really an amazing recipe.
Okay ya’ll made this pie for Thanksgiving. OMG it was sooo good! Like better than restaurant good! But I was nervous after reading comments. Like really nervous. Gotta read the recipe peeps! I am no expert cook, and because of this I read the recipe like 5 times. Most of your answers are in there. For those wondering if you could use a spring form pan- I took a leap of faith and tried it. It worked great! I doubled the cream frosting though, as the spring form pan was 10 inches wide. It made a a perfect amount. The video on chocolate curls was spot on. I was kinda impressed with myself. I heated the eggs and sugar slowly like some mentioned- it took a little time but not too bad at all. I also used semi-sweet Ghirardelli chocolate chips because I like sweeter and they were perfect. I will make this again for sure!
Oh, and made the pie the night before. Made the whipped cream the morning of (took 5 minutes), transported it in Tupperware and frosted it several hours later before we ate!
Yay! I’m thrilled you tried this recipe out!! So glad to hear this pie recipe was a success.
Absolutely incredible! Probably the richest and most decadent dessert I’ve made, and 100% worth the calories! I think the only thing I’ll do differently next time is allow the chocolate mixture to cool more before beating it so it fluffs up even better…but there will definitely be a next time for this one!
I’m thrilled you loved this pie recipe!
I made this today and it came out sooo good. I mean there was no question since all the recipes I try from handletheheat come out amazing.
Thank you so much for the kind comment, Christen!
Absolutely amazing!! I made this pie for the first time yesterday for our small Thanksgiving dinner. We all decided it’s not only the best French Silk Pie we’ve ever had but also the best pie in general. The recipe is really easy to follow, and I had zero issues with it. Thank you so much for creating this recipe and sharing it!
This makes me so incredibly happy! So glad you enjoyed this recipe!
This pie turned out amazing. The perfect ending to our Thanksgiving dinner. A small slice goes a long way, it is that rich and creamy. I will definitely be making it again. Thank you Tessa for a great recipe with easy to follow directions.
Hi there, I’m wondering if I could add Irish cream to this recipe and if I did how it would affect the ratios?
Made one for Thanksgiving and have already made two more since because we ate them up so fast. I’m a novice baker, but the recipe was easy to follow and turned out great!
I’m so happy to hear this, Sara!
This recipe makes a giant chocolate mess but is very worth the time; effort, and cleanup.
So glad you love this pie!
One of the most delicious pies I’ve ever had!! Decadent, rich and oh so chocolatey..everyone will go insane when they try it. OUTSTANDING
So glad you love this recipe, Daniela!
This is a delicious recipe!! It is smooth and creamy and has a delicious chocolate flavor from both the Oreo crust and the filling! It’s our new favorite!
Yay! So glad you love this recipe, Linda!
This pie is absolutely amazing! So rich and luscious! She isn’t kidding when she says it uses a few bowls, but I love that you can make it ahead of time. I followed the directions and it turned out even better than I imagined.
Thank you so much for the kind feedback, Heidi!
AMAZING! so rich and chocolaty, not overly sweet. I am already planning to make this for Christmas.
So thrilled you love this recipe!
I made the French Silk Pie recipe for our Thanksgiving meal. It was absolutely delicious!! It was very creamy, not too sweet and it sure didn’t last long! Everyone loved it. I will be making this again and probably soon 😉
This makes me so happy to hear!
I did leave a review for this earlier but I don’t know if it had been received? I made this pie for Thanksgiving dessert. It didn’t last long. It was so creamy and yummy and not too sweet! I followed the recipe exactly. I will definitely make this again!! 😉
Thank you so much for the kind review, Carol! So glad you love this recipe.
This is SO good! I was kinda hesitant cooking the eggs since I didn’t have an instant thermometer, and it took at least 15 minutes – but after putting the chocolate in… omg! This is such an amazing dessert and would totally make it again soon!
Woohoo! So thrilled you loved this recipe.
Fantastic recipe and so easy! Everyone loved it and my sister in law has already requested it for her birthday
This makes me SO happy! Thanks so much Kathleen!
I have not made it yet will make it looks soooooo good
Yay! Can’t wait to see your pie!
This is my new go to dessert. It’s my son’s favorite, and most requested, dessert. The texture is amazing. I always let it sit overnight to be sure it sets and it’s spot on every time.
Yay! This makes me so happy!
this is the BEST chocolate dessert ever. made it for thanksgiving and my family finished it so fast!
THRILLED to hear this, Megan!
Made this pie for my chocolate loving husband’s birthday. It did not disappoint! It was thick and fluffy, decadent and delicious! I made it with the Oreo crust, which upped the chocolate factor. Next, I would like to make it with a traditional crust.
I’m thrilled this pie was enjoyed for your husband’s birthday! So glad to hear that. A traditional pie crust would be delicious too!
This pie turned out wonderful and now I know how to do chocolate curls!
Hooray!! So glad you enjoyed this pie!
I’ve never had French silk pie, but this was the best pie ever. I made it for Thanksgiving, as my oldest son doesn’t like pumpkin pie. Not sure how he’s mine. It was beautiful, delicious, and I loved making the chocolate curls. A bit tricky with timing and learning to do those.
I’m so glad this recipe was a hit on Thanksgiving! Hooray!
OMG, I just can’t. This is the most delicious pie. EVER. End of story.
So happy to hear this!
So worth the mess! Great for any occasion.
So glad you think so!
Oh…my….god. “Silky” doesn’t even begin to cover it. This pie is INCREDIBLE. I threw my chocolate mixture in the fridge for a bit to cool it down before folding it in to the whipped mixture, and it set beautifully. The texture is *chefs kiss*
Haha YAY! I am so thrilled you loved this pie.
This is the fanciest thing I’ve ever made. So pretty and delicious!
So glad to hear that!
I was nervous to make this but so glad I did! It’s not hard, just take your time! Great holiday dessert!
Thanks so much for the kind feedback, Cassie!
Made it! Loved it! Easier than I expected, which is great. 🙂
Hooray!
The best amazing.
Yay!
I love this, would definitely make again! Came out really chocolatey and with a lovely creamy/silky texture. Only downside is the number of bowls. I only have 1 bowl for my stand mixer, so I had to clean it a couple of times between components. To speed up chilling time (since it’s so hard to wait), I put the pie in the freezer for a bit.
So happy you tried this recipe out, Jessica!
Beautiful and impressive holiday dessert!
Thank you so much, Nicole!
This was so delicious and creamy. I made it with the Oreo cookie crust. Yum!
So glad you enjoyed this recipe!
This recipe was a great one for a first timer. I think I will use regular crust next time, but love the ease of the cookies this time around. Thank you!
So happy you tried this recipe out!
Easy and delicious
Thank you so much!
I love when I can make a dessert for my family that knocks it out of the park, and this one did just that! It turned out sooo good and exactly what I was going for. And I followed the recipe with no changes. Thank you!!!
I’m so glad you loved this pie recipe, Lynn!
Love this pie! Super easy to make and it tastes absolutely delicious! Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. I’ll definitely be making this again.
So glad this pie was enjoyed!
This makes a beautiful pie, it’s a little labor intensive, but worth the time.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this pie recipe!
This pie is addictive – it’s light and fluffy, yet so decadent. I have a feeling I’ll be making it often for my partner!
Thrilled you loved this pie recipe!
I made this for the first time and it was amazing! So light and silky! Will definitely make again!
I made this into mini pies for my office. The pie filling made 24 3″ tarts, and I had to triple the crust recipe. They were definitely a hit though! For the whipped cream I just added a bit of corn starch to stabilize it as I made them the night before.
So glad this recipe was a hit at your office! Hooray!
I loved the texture but thought it was very sweet and would have liked more chocolate flavor.
Hi Marie, as I mention in the pink box above, you can swap in semisweet chocolate for the bittersweet for a different flavor. Hope you give this pie another try!
Daaang that’s a good pie! Oh my goodness we loved it & I will make it again! I made mine gluten-free with g-free chocolate graham crackers.
I’m thrilled you loved this pie!
OMG! This is the best chocolate pie I have ever had! Instead of using bittersweet chocolate I used semi sweet and the taste was amazing. Was silky smooth and had a great flavor. This recipe for me is a keeper! 🙂
Hooray! So glad you loved this pie recipe.
I am a chocolate lover and this pie was delicious! Very strong chocolate flavor and the recipe was pretty simple!
So glad you enjoyed this recipe! You can always swap the bittersweet chocolate for semisweet if you prefer a more mild flavor, too.
This turned out great! Everyone who tried it said it was delicious. I will definitely make it again!
Yay! That makes me so happy!
Totally and completely delicious. 🙂 While it’s a little involved, it is worth every single step. I guess I have a large pie plate, so I ended up using 1.5x the crust. Which, you know, I had zero problem with. Great recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Andrea!
This pie is simply amazing. It takes a while to make, but is fairly simple and well worth it. Definitely will be making it again!
So happy you loved this pie recipe!
It didn’t take as long to make as I expected and I made it in 3 stages so the washing up was spread out. Oh and it tastes delicious!
So glad you enjoyed this recipe!
It has a mouselike texture that isn’t my cup of tea
Super delicious, as all of your recipes are! I never had a French Silk Pie before, and I’m not into chocolate. This had just the right texture and sweetness to make me even love it.
I’m so glad you love this pie recipe!
I have made this recipe several times – it is wonderful! The filling is so smooth and creamy and melts in your mouth. The combination of the chocolate filling and the area crust and whipped cream topping is absolutely amazing!
I’m so glad you love this recipe, Sarah! Hooray!!
I was looking for this type of pie, but it was difficult to find one without raw eggs.
I loved this one and it was a success here!
No raw eggs here! So glad you enjoyed this pie.
Love this recipe! I’ve never made anything like this before so it was fun to try something new. It really wasn’t hard at all. The pie holds together well and tastes delicious. Tessa’s instructions are super easy to follow. Give this recipe a try!
So happy so many of you are now French Silk Pie fans! Hooray!
So fun to make!!!
Yay, so glad you think so!
This is the best pie I’ve ever had. So chocolately and delicious!!
So glad you enjoyed!
Instructions were so on point. After completing, i was amazed that it turned out so similar to your picture. This has become a family favourite. Smooth as silk, was this french silk pie!
I’m so happy you enjoyed this pie!
What an unbelievable pie! I made double the whipped cream because I wanted it to be over the edge incredible. Rich and delicious. Thank you Tessa for the recipe.
So happy you enjoyed this pie, Sue!
I had a French Silk pie in the latw 50’s at a small restaurant outside Evanston, ILLINOIS. It had a meringue crust with nuts in it- Heaven. Have you ever heard of or tried that?
Mine is in the fridge and seemed to set up very quickly, does it really need 6 hours?
I would recommend chilling for 6 hours so that it’s set throughout the entire pie!
One of the most delicious pies ever!!!
Thanks so much, Kara!
I’ve never had French Silk Pie before. This recipe was so easy to follow along. The texture of the filling was so creamy and paired wonderfully with crunchy oreo crust… This pie was so more-ish. I had every intention of sharing… Really I did 😉
This makes me so happy, Krystal! So glad you loved this pie recipe.
Really yummy recipe! I finished the whole pie in one sitting!
So glad you enjoyed this pie!
This pie was amazing! I will continue to make this for Thanksgiving every year. I’ve attempted to make chocolate pies in the past and they have never turned out as amazing as this one.
Great directions and was easy to follow.
I was worried about my chocolate mixture not fluffing up so I put it in the fridge for about 10 minutes and it fluffed up beautifully. Would recommend to all!
So, so happy you enjoyed this pie recipe!
Absolute great and yummy recipe
Thank you so much!
Absolutely LOVED this recipe so silky, smooth, delicious… Definitely will be making it again. Thank you sooo much for sharing.
So glad you enjoyed this pie!
I have no words to describe how delicious this pie turned out to be, because this pie is more than a 10/10! This barely lasted an hour in after making it in other words, my family could not get enough!
Just one word “mouthwatering” LOVED it.
I loved this pie! So yummy! I preferred doing the typical pie crust though. The chocolate was so creamy and smooth and the bittersweet chocolate was perfect in it.
I need better tools to do the chocolate curls though. At least they tasted good.
I’m so happy you tried this pie recipe out!
This recipe is everything I’ve ver wanted in life. The filling is so smooth yet so rich and chocolatey that I’m pretty sure I died and went to heaven somewhere in there!
Haha! So happy you enjoyed.
This pie came together fast and looks great. It is a lot thicker than I envisioned. It is very rich, very chocolatey and tastes very good. Thank you
So glad you enjoyed this pie!
Great! So rich and chocolatey
Soooooo good. It’s silky and delicious.
I made this pie for Thanksgiving this year, and it was an absolute hit- my family couldn’t get enough! It’s going to be another hit after dinner on Christmas and future holidays. Also, you have by far the best cookie dough recipes I have ever found! Thank you!!
THIS RECIPE IS WORTH THE EXTRA EFFORT. The chocolate is balanced and has depth of flavor. The texture is sublime! Soft, silky and mouse like. I tried an “easy chocolate silk pie recipe just before this one that turned out flat, crusty and grainy. We will be making this one every year at Christmas. One of our families favorite pies ever.
A beautifully delicious pie, taste and texture is to die for!
I successfully made individual pies in a silicone muffin tin, to make serving easier at a pot luck. Lots of “mmmm’s” and happy faces from those eating it.
Amazing!
This was delicious and easy to make! A great holiday pie!
Easier than it appears and delicious!
Easy to follow instructions and a wonderful pie!
so so delicious!!! ❤
This pie is SO rich and delicious! A very decadent dessert! Yum!
Lots of work but worth it! Very decadent.
This was my first time making and eating this pie. It was too buttery and too creamy for me. I prefer less butter and less cream in it. I also prefer the video for the French silk pie to go at normal speed instead of fast forwarding the entire video. I think it would be ok to fast forward the part where you heat the egg and sugar since that takes a while but it was difficult for me to see each step of making the pie when the entire video was fast forwarded.
Messy and time consuming so make sure you give yourself enough time. But soooooooo good. I made it 12/19 and it’s already been requested again for Christmas Eve.
Made this pie and fell in love with this version. So much worth the effort!
Delicious!
This was great! The filling was creamy and so chocolatey, and who doesn’t love Oreos?!
Even though I halved the recipe because we’re only 3, it was a crowd-pleaser in my home!
I halved the recipe because we’re just 4, but it was definitely a crowd pleaser!
The filling was super smooth and creamy, and who doesn’t love Oreos?! Delicious
This recipe was tricky to do without a food processor, but it turned out delicious!
I have made this pie so many times and it never fails. I get so many compliments!! Great recipe as always from Tessa!!
Loved the recipe! Easy to follow and tastes great! Very smooth/creamy and chocolatey.
i made this pie today. it tastes awesome! it wasn’t difficult to make either. A friend of mine stated “that pie is to die for…’. I’ll make it again.
This recipe was very easy to make but taste like it came from a gourmet bakery. This is perfect for any occasion.
Intense chocolate flavor! I ran out of Oreos so had to compensate with some almond flour—still delicious!
The texture is so lovely and fudgy! And the flavour is perfectly chocolatey without being too rich, definitely recommend.
Insanely delicious!!
So chocolate, so fluffy, so rich, so wonderful. Will definitely make this again.
I loved making this recipe… and eating later!! Super creamy and full of chocolate flavour. Definitely recommend making it and will be making it again!!!
I’ve made this pie many times, it’s fantastic!! Instructions are easy to follow. The taste is amazing!! Best french silk pie!!
Delicious & easy, the final product had a little bit of a mocha taste to it which we liked!
I had done this recipe before and at home, we all loved it.
For this Christmas, I made 3 1/2 recipes: 2 for gifts and a 10 in springform pan (for the other 1 1/2 recipe), for me. As I live in a very hot city, for the gifts, I delivered the Chantilly separated and for me, as not everybody likes Chantilly, I topped only half of the recipe.
Everyone that got the pie, loved it.
Thanks Tessa. All your recipes I tried so far are really awesome.
A delicious pie and and a beautiful presentation at our Christmas table.
Labor intensive but doable, view Tessas video for extra support.
Yum! My family and I loved this. I used a little more chocolate and whipping cream in the pie base, and it was a little denser, but it was delicious (and very rich!).
Absolutely love this pie, comes out perfectly every time!
So good!!
Yummy!!
This pie is AMAZING! It is unbelievably smooth and creamy, and has such a delicious dark chocolate flavor. It was also much easier to make than I anticipated. Thank you for the great recipe, Tessa!
Very good pie! It was nice, smooth, and pretty!
So good!! It’s not overly sweet and is really light. My only quibble is that the Oreo crust was really crumbly when I made it. Maybe add an additional tablespoon of butter? But otherwise it was delicious!
So rich & creamy but SO good. Definitely was a hit at Christmas dinner
Tasted delicious but the slice didn’t hold form as much as I would’ve liked. I also substituted the whipped topping for store bought chocolate topping. Both tasted great but would make a better mousse in a dish.
UPDATE- I made this pie for Christmas for my son-in-law because he works so hard. I first commented that my pie filling appeared runny and hadn’t set. After the six hours in the refrigerator it set up perfectly. For him I used semisweet chocolate instead of bittersweet chocolate. Next time I will try maybe half and half each, because my daughter thought it was a little sweet. The whipped topping was perfect, which I expected, because I use the same recipe for that all the time. Having said that, she’s worked in restaurants for 14 years and said this pie tastes like one that was made by a professional in a high end restaurant served with fresh berries and espresso. She couldn’t say enough good about it!!! My son-in-law has a sweet tooth and thought it was absolutely perfect just the way I made it! I, unfortunately, did not get to try a piece. We were all full from dinner, so when they went home, I sent the whole pie with them, which I now regret! I doubt that I will get a piece, because apparently they ate half of the pie when they first cut it when they got home. Looks like I will be making another real soon. Thank you for this recipe. It takes a lot to impress my daughter who I have been baking for her whole life!
This no-bake French Silk Pie is a wonderful dessert to make for Christmas. It is my first time using this recipe however, I may have to start the tradition of using it every year or even more often. I was worried this dessert may taste too sweet considering the ingredients, however, after making and trying this pie out, I believe, it is just the right amount of chocolate and sweetness for a celebration such as Christmas. I am so thankful for Tessa Arias for sharing this recipe with her followers.
My daughter and I made this for Christmas. It was so delicious! Pies are not usually my favorite dessert but this is definitely going on our favorites list!
Delicious! A bit of work involved but very tasty, I used half salted butter and half unsalted because I like a bit more of a balance of salty & sweet. My aunt told me this was the best silk pie she’s ever had. I couldn’t figure out the chocolate curls so I just chopped up what I had instead. Yumm!
I’ve made French Silk pie before and love it, but this recipe is way too rich. I prefer a regular crust, the Oreo crust just adds too much sweetness and richness for me. I would also reduce the amount of sugar in the filling by 1/3 cup.
This recipe took some work, but it was worth it. One word sums it up: decadent. One person said it looked and tasted like something they’d find at an upscale restaurant.
This French Silk Pie recipe was a hit in my household! French Silk Pie is one of my favorite pies so I’m glad I know how to make it now! The recipe was easy to follow and it was helpful that I could follow along with Tessa on IG – just look in her highlights.
Loved this pie for Christmas! Just the right amount of richness balanced with the whipped cream. Easy recipe to follow. Tastes so much better from scratch.
Silky delicious chocolate heaven! I’m usually not a fan of cream pies but this is so good, I’ll definitely make it again!
Great pie, was a huge hit!
Wow this was the perfect pie to make for dessert! It is so chocolaty and so smooth!
This was so so Good. Definitely a do over!
I made this for our Christmas dessert and as part of the December 2020 challenge & am so glad I did! It was so chocolatey but light at the same time. I got rave reviews and will definitely be making this again. I made it 2 days in advance and topped it with whipped a couple hours before serving. It was a bit messy and time consuming but definitely worth it! Thanks for another great recipe and for the video tutorial which was incredibly helpful.
Rich and delicious dessert recipe. Make it, you won’t be disappointed!
This was an incredibly rich cake and tasted similar to a Dairy Queen ice cream cake, minus all the vanilla ice cream (which really balances the cake, in my opinion).
My whipped cream topping was not thick like in the photo, this could be because we ate it a few hours after I had added it so it had flattened a bit. It definitely needed more of the cream section to balance out the richness of the chocolate, it was just too much, especially with the oreo crust.
A slice of this pie, if actually divided into 8 equal pieces, is close to 700 calories and that is with using a sugar alternative (monk fruit) in place of the sugar and swerve icing in place of the powdered sugar. Personally, I don’t think it’s worth the calories but if you’re a major chocolate lover, you’d probably think differently! I had about 1/16 of the pie and that was more than enough for me.
It was easier to make than I thought! And such rich flavor!
Such a delicious and beautiful pie! The chocolate flavor is so rich and lovely.
Such a delicious and beautiful pie! The chocolate is so rich and lovely.
Best chocolate French silk pie ever! Fairly easy to make, just make sure you read exciting ahead of time.
I made this for our Christmas dessert, and it was perfect! Delicious!
Definitely use a food processor for the Oreo crust if you have one. Mine wasn’t readily available so I hand crushed them and I felt like my crust wasn’t “right”! Overall it was absolutely delicious and our household devoured this treat!
Even though I had to wash a lot of dishes.. this chocolate pie was so totally worth it even without the whipped cream! Just like the name suggested this pie was definitely silky smooth. oh, and this was the first time I made chocolate curls. I did it the way I saw in your Instagram story. so easy didn’t need any artistic talents!! Thanks for this wonderful recipe.
Seriously good – even better than I expected! Will definitely make again.
I was slightly intimidated at first to make this pie, but Tessa’s recipes are always so easy to follow! My husband always asks for a chocolate pie every holiday so I’m glad I have this one to wow him!
A new holiday (or every day) favorite!
Made this for Christmas, it was delicious and I’m not a big fan of chocolate! I did use semi sweet chocolate instead of bittersweet chocolate. Also I omitted the whipped cream topping and served with vanilla ice cream instead, both would be delicious! Definitely a recipe to keep and make again.
This recipe turned out absolutely sinful! So creamy and decadent. Thank you so much for sharing!
This is one of the most rich and decadent dessert I have ever made
This recipe is worth every dirty bowl it might make…so good that we can never go back to a store bought French silk pie!!! My daughter BEGS for this and we have had it at least four times this year…sure to be many more times next year!
Delicious pie!
Love it. I made some changes to the receipe (had no Oreo cookies and topped it off with some chocolate ganache) and it was perfect
Loved this recipe. I could eat the whole pie!
This pie was delicious. A rich flavor and heavenly texture. I will definitely be making this again!!
Made this for Christmas and it came out PERFECT!!!
Excellent French Silk Pie, loved by all celebrating a 30th birthday! Very rich and decadent. A bit of work but worth it for the yummy results!
So happy this pie was enjoyed!
This was so great! The crust held together really well and the chocolate filling is so smooth and creamy! Definitely will make again.
This was a hit at my family Christmas party. I struggled with the chocolate curls, but that’s because it was so dang hot here in Texas. My pan wouldn’t stay cold long enough to make the curls. I just dusted it with cocoa and added a few curls I kind of got to work and went on. The pie was amazing!! I’m excited about making it again for our NYE party.
How do you make the chocolate shavings?
Hi Adam, check out my Instagram highlight where I share a tutorial for making this pie as well as the chocolate shavings 🙂
This was so good.. first time making a pie this way and was a favorite with my friends!
So glad this pie was a hit!
Made this over Christmas break and the whole family loved it!
Beautiful and delicious. I don’t know if I used the wrong chocolate for the curls or it wasn’t the right temp, but they didn’t work. I just put crumbles of chocolate on top. Very good recipe.
Chocolate pie is my favorite dessert and when I found this recipe, I knew I had to make it for Christmas dinner! It turned out wonderfully and everyone went back for seconds and thirds. I will definitely be using this recipe the next time I want a chocolate pie.
So glad this pie was enjoyed!
Totally decadent and calms the chocolate craving.
Happy to hear that!
This was delicious and rich! I made it in a graham cracker tart crust and it set up perfectly, worth every dirty dish. I did add some instant espresso powder to the cooked eggs/sugar mixture as soon as it came off of the heat. You don’t really taste it but I felt it enhanced the chocolate flavor.
With the extra filling, since it was a tart, I layered that with graham crust crumbs in small jars. Friends were so happy. Would do it that way for friends again too.
So glad you enjoyed this pie!
You will make a mess, but it will be worth it!
I have to agree with you!
This is always a hit in my house! It’s my fiancé’s favorite. I use semisweet chocolate. Turns out great everytine!
Thrilled to hear this!
I LOVE French Silk! I remember as a kid eating it at pop-n-fresh pies, lol.
I was worried about the raw eggs, so this recipe was perfect!
the recipe itself, along with all the recipes on this site are written out and explained perfectly.
This is the second pie ive ever made and its being devoured as I type, lol.
Thanks:-)
So happy this pie was a hit!
Could you substitute powdered sugar for the granulated sugar? Equivalent? Thanks!!
This was the first time I have made anything like this and it was a HUGE hit with the family! There wasn’t a crumb left over. So chocolatey and silky. I have already been asked to make again. It was DELICIOUS!
DECADENT is the perfect word to describe this pie! It is so rich and delicious. It was fun to learn new techniques as well, though I definitely have to practice more at folding whipped cream in
Tessa breaks down an overwhelming recipe into steps that feel not only doable but also gives you confidence that it will turn out delicious (and it did!). The only thing I would personally change is the Oreo crust – it was a little too rich for my personal taste – I would rather the focus be on the delicious pie filling.
Made this twice and both times it was amazing. An easy recipe and very indulgent. So good!!
I’m not a big chocolate cake/pie fan, but this was really phenomenal and pretty easy to follow!
This recipe was excellent! So easy and SUPER delicious. Will definitely be making it again!
Such a great recipe! Will definitely make it again!