French silk pie is a chocolate lover’s dream.

This helps create a rich, velvety filling that is safe for anyone to eat.

Learn how to make French silk pie.

Southern Living French Silk Pie sliced and ready to serve

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What Is A French Silk Pie?

While it may not be French in origin, it certainly became an American staple.

Top with whipped cream and garnishes fresh before serving.

Southern Living French Silk Pie ingredients

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Store leftover slices of French silk pie in an airtight container for up to three days.

The whipped cream topping may lose its structure over time, but it will still be delicious.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving if frozen.

Southern Living French Silk Pie crust cooling on a cooling rack

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Melt chocolate:

Place a clean bowl over the double boiler.

Add chopped chocolate to bowl, and stir frequently until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

Remove bowl from double boiler, and wipe off the bottom to dry off any condensation.

Southern Living French Silk Pie cooking the eggs and sugar until thickened

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Combine butter and chocolate mixture:

Add the chocolate mixture to the butter, and mix thoroughly.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl and continue to mix until all components are well-combined.

Cut, serve, and enjoy!

Southern Living French Silk Pie melting the chocolate

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Southern Living French SIlk Pie whisking together the chocolate and egg mixture

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Southern Living French Silk Pie whipping the cream

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Southern Living French Silk Pie beating the butter until fluffy

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Southern Living French Silk Pie ading the chocolate mixture to the butter

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Southern Living French Silk Pie after folding the whipped cream into the filling

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Southern Living French Silk Pie after adding the whipped cream to the filling and placing in the pie crust

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Southern Living French Silk Pie adding the topping to the pie

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Southern Living French Silk Pie ready to serve

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