Description
Indulge in these delightful Mini French Silk Pies, featuring a rich and silky chocolate filling nestled in crisp mini graham cracker crusts. This no-bake dessert combines smooth melted chocolate, whipped cream, and a touch of vanilla to create an elegant treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large pasteurized eggs
Crusts and Toppings
- 12 mini graham cracker pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Chocolate shavings, for topping
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a small bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Once whipped, cover and refrigerate it to keep chilled and ready to fold into the chocolate filling later.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted. Set aside to cool to avoid cooking the eggs in the next step.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add Vanilla and Chocolate: Mix the vanilla extract and cooled melted chocolate into the butter and sugar mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Incorporate the Eggs: Add the pasteurized eggs one at a time, beating well for 1 to 2 minutes after each addition to ensure a light, silky texture and to fully emulsify the filling.
- Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the chilled whipped cream into the chocolate mixture, taking care to retain its lightness and volume until it’s fully incorporated.
- Fill Pie Crusts: Spoon the chocolate filling evenly into the mini graham cracker crusts, smoothing the tops for an elegant finish.
- Chill to Set: Place the filled pies in the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours, allowing the filling to firm up properly.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, top each mini pie with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings for extra indulgence and a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Be sure to use pasteurized eggs since the filling is no-bake to ensure food safety.
- These mini pies can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated until serving, making them perfect for entertaining.
- For added texture and flavor, consider using a chocolate cookie crust instead of the traditional graham cracker crust.
