Description
Mini French Silk Pies are indulgent, bite-sized versions of the classic French Silk Pie, featuring a velvety chocolate filling, buttery graham cracker crust, and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Perfect for any special occasion or as a sweet treat, these pies are a decadent delight.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)
Chocolate shavings or grated chocolate (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom of mini tart pans or a muffin tin, making sure the crusts are even and well-formed. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the chocolate filling: In a heatproof bowl, melt the semisweet and unsweetened chocolate together. You can do this in the microwave, stirring every 20-30 seconds, or using a double boiler over low heat. Once melted, let the chocolate cool slightly. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the melted chocolate to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until fully combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract. Finally, add the heavy cream and beat the mixture until it becomes light, fluffy, and smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Assemble the pies: Spoon the chocolate filling into the cooled crusts, filling them almost to the top. Smooth the tops with a spatula to make them even. Chill the mini pies in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the filling to set.
- Make the whipped cream topping: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip, as it can turn into butter. Spoon or pipe the whipped cream onto the chilled pies just before serving.
- Garnish: Garnish the pies with chocolate shavings or grated chocolate for an extra touch of elegance.
- Serve: Serve the pies chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- If you prefer a quicker option, you can use store-bought mini tart shells or graham cracker crusts.
- For a variation, try adding a layer of peanut butter beneath the chocolate filling for a peanut butter-chocolate twist.
- These pies are best served after chilling for at least 4 hours, but overnight chilling allows the filling to set even more perfectly.
- You can freeze the pies without the whipped cream topping for up to 2 months, but make sure to add the topping just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg