• prep: 4 hr
• cook: 40 min
• total: 4 hr 40 min

servings:

This French silk pie features my perfectly flaky pie crust, a smooth chocolate filling, and whipped cream on top. Read through the recipe and notes before beginning and use the video tutorial above as your guide.

• 1 unbaked Flaky Pie Crust (what I used) or All Butter Pie Crust*
• egg wash for pie crust: 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon milk or heavy cream
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
• two 4-ounce quality semi-sweet chocolate bars (113g each), finely chopped*
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, divided
• 1 cup (2 sticks; 230g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
• 2 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar or granulated sugar*
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• optional for garnish: chocolate curls*

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