chocolate silk pie
You can’t go wrong with chocolate in our house. Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays (even a Tuesday for that matter) there’s nothing like a little chocolate to finish off a meal. This pie checks off all the boxes . . . rich, quick, and easy. Plus, it’s one of my husband’s all-time favorites. Now that’s what I call a win-win!
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 24 Oreo cookies
- ¼ cup butter, melted
For the pie filling:
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar (add ¼ cup more if you prefer sweeter)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 whole eggs
Directions
- Grease an 8 or 9-inch pie plate or spring form pan.
- In a large zip-lock bag, crush Oreo cookies into finely-ground crumbs. Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter together in a medium bowl until combined. Press mixture firmly against the bottom and sides of your pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, while you make the filling.
- Using a microwave safe bowl, melt semi-sweet chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until melted and smooth (1-2 minutes).
- Combine softened butter and sugar in a large bowl and use an electric mixer to whisk together until fluffy (1-2 minutes). Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Turn your mixer to medium speed and add the eggs, one at a time, mixing for 5 minutes between each egg addition (this is what gives it a silky consistency). Pour filling into the Oreo crust and spread it smoothly. Refrigerator for at least two hours or, as I prefer, overnight.
- I like to serve it with a dollop of whipped cream and some shaved chocolate. Mmm, enjoy!
2 comments
Sheryl Maxsom | August 24, 2020
Sounds delicious! I just have to figure out how to substitute something Gluten Free for the crust. Any ideas?
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Sarah Huxford | August 25, 2020
Is there any issue with having raw eggs in this recipe? Maybe I missed where they get cooked.
Looks delicious though!
Leah Case | August 25, 2020
Hi Sarah, that's a great question! Some sauces and condiments (like mayonnaise) and recipes (like cold souffle, mousse, or chiffon pies) use raw eggs—which is why you want to keep them properly refrigerated. This recipe is safe, simple and delicious.
To learn more about safely using raw eggs in recipes, check out
https://delishably.com/dairy/Is-It-Safe-To-Eat-Raw-Eggs#:~:text=Raw%20and%20undercooked%20eggs%20are,to%20digest%20than%20cooked%20eggs.
Thanks Sarah, and happy cooking!
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