Chocolate Silk Pie

By Molly O'Neill

Chocolate Silk Pie
Suzy Allman for The New York Times
Total Time
2 hours 15 minutes
Rating
5(1,202)
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Light yet rich, this magical dessert is like the grown-up version of the chocolate pudding pie of your youth. It requires a bit more work, but nothing terribly taxing. Just whip melted chocolate, butter and eggs into a mousse, and then pour it all into a chocolate cookie crust. Chill and enjoy. It's the perfect make-ahead dessert for a crowd.

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Ingredients

Yield:About 10 servings

    For the Crust

    • 1½cups ground chocolate wafers (from about 30 cookies)
    • ⅓cup sugar
    • 7tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

    For the Filling

    • ¾cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
    • 1¼cups sugar
    • ¼teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1teaspoon brandy (optional)
    • 4ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
    • 3eggs
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Nutritional analysis per serving (10 servings)

482 calories; 31 grams fat; 18 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 47 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 38 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 169 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the chocolate crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Add the butter and stir until well mixed. Reserve ½ cup of the mixture, then press the rest into a 9-inch pie plate, pressing it evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the plate. Bake for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.

  2. Step 2

    Make the filling: Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in the salt, vanilla and brandy, if using. Add the chocolate and mix well. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  3. Step 3

    Scrape the filling into the pie shell and sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top. Refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Cut into wedges and serve.

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Kathi Tagliamonte

3/4 cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons is nice Whip longer to dissolve sugar. This recipe does not give complete blending instructions. Whip the butter until light and fluffy. Slowly beat in sugar and salt, then whip on high for 5 minutes, scraping down bowl. Beat in 1 egg, and beat on high for 5 minutes. Add in next egg, beat 5 minutes. Add in next egg, beat 5 min. Pinch some fluff and test for graininess. If grainy, beat longer. Then add chocolate and beat. Then add vanilla

Dylaina

I no longer want to make dishes containing uncooked eggs, yet I love mousse and I love this pie (from years ago). Any suggestions?

patty cooks

Buy pasteurized eggs for this recipe as the eggs aren't cooked. Pasteurization kills the bacteria but leaves the eggs intact. These eggs work well for all purposes.

estinette

Has anyone tried using Oreo crust?

Ruth

I pasteurized the eggs as others suggested and used Oreos without the cream because I couldn’t find chocolate wafers. Turned out beautifully! My favorite chocolate pie now.

ILDA

Made this yesterday exactly as written. Did top it with some whip cream right before serving, this was the best pie I have ever had. Very rich, everyone loved it.

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