French Silk Pie

This simple French Silk Pie recipe has a silky-smooth chocolate filling, buttery Oreo crust, and homemade whipped cream topping. No raw eggs!

Prep Time25

Cook Time10

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: french silk pie, french silk pie recipe

Servings: slices

Preheat oven to 350F. In a food processor, combine 20 Oreos and 4 tablespoons diced salted butter.
Pulse until a fine, crumbly mixture forms.
Firmly press processed cookie butter mixture into a 9” pie pan. (I find using the back of a clean spoon to smooth it out after pressing it down with my hands works best!) Bake for 10 minutes. Let crust cool completely before filling.
Melt 8 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate in the microwave until smooth. Set aside for now.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces cream cheese and 6 tablespoons room temperature unsalted butter using a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Mix in 1 cup powdered sugar until combined, then add 1 cup heavy cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until thoroughly combined, light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
With your hand mixer running, drizzle the melted (but not hot!) chocolate in slowly and continue to mix until smooth and well-combined, another minute or two.
Set your hand mixer to medium-high speed for the last few minutes to achieve an extra light and fluffy texture.
Spoon your chocolate filling into your cooled pie crust and smooth out the top.
Add dollops, piped swirls, or smooth a whole layer of Whipped Cream on top of the silky chocolate layer.
Add finishing touches to your pie by grating the reserved 2 ounces of baker’s chocolate over the top using a vegetable peeler or grater.

Refer to step photos and recipe for Belly Full Whipped Cream. (I didn't use cream of tartar, which is optional).