Description
Delectable mini French silk pies deliver luxurious chocolate mousse nestled in buttery pastry shells. Chocolate lovers will savor each silky, rich bite while indulging in classic French dessert elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (56 g) bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- ½ cup (113 g) butter, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 2 large eggs, cold
- ¾ cup (150 g) ultra fine sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Pillsbury pie crusts (or homemade pie crust, enough for two pies)
Instructions
- Pie Shell Preparation: Press pie crust into mini muffin tin, carefully ensuring uniform coverage and crisp edges, then bake at 350°F for 7 minutes until lightly golden, deflating any bubbles with a fork.
- Chocolate Base Creation: Pulverize granulated sugar into ultrafine powder, then melt chocolate in microwave-safe bowl with careful, intermittent stirring to prevent scorching, creating a glossy mixture.
- Filling Development: Cream butter with ultrafine sugar, incorporate melted chocolate, and blend vigorously while adding vanilla extract and eggs, whipping to achieve a luxurious, airy texture that’s smooth and consistent.
- Assembly and Chilling: Spoon chocolate filling into cooled pie shells with precision, then refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavor intensification and complete setting of the delicate chocolate mixture.
- Finishing Touch: Whip heavy cream to soft peaks, gently fold in powdered sugar and vanilla, then pipe elegant cream swirls onto chilled pies using a decorative pastry tip, garnishing with delicate chocolate shavings for an exquisite presentation.
Notes
- Perfectly Shape Crusts: Press pie dough gently into mini muffin tins, using fingertips to create smooth, thin edges without stretching.
- Prevent Crust Bubbling: Prick bottom of shells with fork before baking to release air pockets and ensure even golden color.
- Master Chocolate Melting: Use short microwave intervals, stirring between each to prevent burning and achieve silky smooth texture.
- Whip for Airiness: Beat eggs and butter meticulously, creating luxurious volume that guarantees light, decadent filling texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 731
- Sugar: 53 g
- Sodium: 78 mg
- Fat: 64 g
- Saturated Fat: 38 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 67 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 189 mg