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The Best Homemade Chocolate Silk Pie Recipe

A rich slice of homemade chocolate pie with a dark chocolate filling and a crumb crust, topped with swirls of whipped cream.
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Make a rich, decadent chocolate silk pie from scratch with this foolproof recipe. This tutorial guides you through creating the perfect smooth filling and a crisp crust for the ultimate homemade chocolate dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, high quality
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  2. Make the filling base: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 1/2 cups sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  3. Cook the base: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens significantly and begins to bubble. Reduce heat and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
  4. Temper the yolks: In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour about 1 cup of the hot chocolate mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly. This prevents the eggs from scrambling.
  5. Combine and cook again: Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining chocolate base. Return to medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the filling is very thick and coats the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes. Do not boil vigorously.
  6. Finish the filling: Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour the hot filling into the cooled crust. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the filling to prevent a skin from forming. Chill for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  7. Make the topping: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  8. Serve: Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie. Slice and serve your decadent chocolate silk pie.

Notes

  • For a deeper chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
  • If you prefer a different base, this filling works well in a pre-baked shortbread crust or a chocolate cookie crust.
  • To ensure a smooth filling, sift your cocoa powder and cornstarch before mixing them with the sugar.

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