Other recipes for this pie call for confectioners sugar, not granulated. Yes, custard-based pies (banana cream, etc) need to be refrigerated. Did you finish the pie and refrigerate it? (Definitely dating back to the 1940s or 1950s.) While I have never tried this, I do think it will work well. However, you can use a traditional pie crust recipe for this pie as well. I’m seeing a lot of recipes for French Silk Pie, but not one that addresses pan size. INGREDIENTS Nutrition. We had it over Thanksgiving . This process is also super easy to do, so be sure you have a standing mixer or even a hand mixer will do. Reply.  It is delicious but gritty from the sugar. A pie with raw eggs? Carefully transfer the chocolate curls to the pie (or any dessert you’re wanting to garnish). So sorry to hear you had issues with the pie being grainy. Some believe it came about in the 50’s as a winner of a Pillsbury bake-off, others think it first appeared in the 80’s created by a famous pastry chef. It’s AMAZING for 1–2 days. Add the melted chocolate and vanilla to the creamed butter mixture. Any idea on how to sweetened it just a little bit? Is this for a deep pie dish ( 1 1/2- 2″ deep) or a shallow one (1 1/4- 1 1/2″)? Add the eggs, 1 at a time. I would set it to 7 or 8. 6 . Made this last night. This French Silk Pie with graham cracker crust is creamy, light and airy, and full of rich chocolate flavor. Place the wrapped pie in a freezer bag. I would leave off the whipped cream and add that when you thaw and serve! Add the vanilla, cocoa powder, and espresso powder if using. Use fresh, refrigerated, clean, high grade and pasteurized eggs. Yes, traditional French Silk pie is extremely rich and dense by design. To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email I just sent you. My Gigi made it as long as I can remember so it definitely was around prior to the 80’s. Top the pie with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or curls. Mix for 5 minutes. 0 0. ka2008. It was the consistency of a truffle which was odd but still totally delicious! I bring this along to most holiday gatherings and it is always the most popular dessert offered! Welcome to this delicious corner of the internet! Cover loosely with plastic wrap until serving. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. cup whipping cream. I used my paddle attachment and set a timer for each egg. And how do eggs get cooked??? Remove it from the refrigerator and using a bench scraper, carefully glide the scraper to push the chocolate off the sheet, while doing this the chocolate will curl into itself, forming perfect (and large) chocolate curls. If you have the opportunity to make a small batch to test it before the big event, I would definitely recommend that! The filling is also kept raw which helps with its unique texture. Spread over a large piece of parchment paper, until very VERY thin. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.  Used a paddle and my kitchen aid. Hi Elise! Note: As a word of caution, yes, this French Silk Pie contains raw eggs. Because the filling is so thick it does work in either, it will just stand up above the shallow dish a little bit. With that being said, make sure you use fresh, refrigerated, clean, high grade and pasteurized eggs to reduce the risk. Hi Lori! Yes, you can freeze my French Silk Pie! Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. I have never tried freezing it, but I think it should work out.  I just want to know if it is the spoons which are wrong and should be 3 TSP (15g)…or the two TBSP = 30g…many thanks…b I follow your blog daily and I couldn’t love it more! I have made this several times with different crusts and it always turns out amazing. I’m so glad you enjoy the pie! We used store-bought eggs, and it’s 6 days later and no one got sick. That is really key to getting a silky smooth texture! If you do not have a stand mixer you can use a hand mixer for this step, but it will be quite the arm workout! I had family come from Tennessee and this pie was a hit and my go to pie for now on. French Silk Pie is a chocolate lover’s fantasy. French silk pie definitely needs to be kept in the refrigerator due to the raw eggs in the filling. Flaky and buttery homemade pie crust with rich and silky chocolate filling, piled high with whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top! However, if you prefer, you can use a graham cracker crust or an oreo crust. UNITS: US. Raw eggs always pose the risk for salmonella.