French Chocolate Silk Pie

A slice of French chocolate silk pie is a classic with a chocolate crust, rich and silky chocolate mousse filling, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

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Chocolate French Silk Pie

I make this French chocolate silk pie recipe at the holidays and it’s always the first one gone. I love chocolate banana cream pie and chocolate pecan pie, but there’s just something about a homemade French silk pie that is so tempting. 

This pie has everything you could dream of – an Oreo cookie crust, a rich, silky and easy chocolate mousse filling, and a light and fluffy whipped cream topping. Family and guests go crazy over this and my Oreo peanut butter pie.

Why I Love This French Silk Pie

• Double the chocolate. Made with an Oreo crust and a rich chocolate filling, this French silk pie is the ultimate chocolate dessert for chocolate lovers!
• Smooth and silky. It’s called chocolate silk pie for a reason! The filling is so smooth, creamy, and fluffy all at the same time. It’s the best part of the dessert!
• Perfect holiday dessert. This chocolate silk pie makes the perfect finishing touch to your Thanksgiving menu or Christmas dinner menu.

Ingredient Notes

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

• Chocolate crust: Oreo pie crust made with crumbled Oreo cookies, butter, sugar, and salt. Use a pastry pie crust, pretzel crust, or graham cracker crust.
• Butter: Fat from the butter gives the filling its richness and helps it hold its shape.
• Sugar: The sweetness balances the bitter notes from the chocolate and makes this pie absolutely irresistible.
• Chocolate: Unsweetened chocolate is transformed into a dreamy mousse in the pie add the right amount of chocolate flavor without being too bitter or sweet.
• Eggs: The eggs help lift the ingredients up and make the pie so silky and smooth. Since you are using raw eggs in this recipe, use the freshest eggs possible. Leave them at room temperature and fold or mix into the chocolate mixture.
• Vanilla: Just a little goes a long way in balancing the bitter-sweet flavors.
• Whipped topping: Heavy cream is whisked with powdered sugar and vanilla to create a quick homemade whipped cream that is light and airy.

Recipe Tips

• Plan ahead. Prepare your pie crust in advance so it has plenty of time to cool. Or, to save time, feel free to use a premade crust.
• Cool the chocolate. After melting the chocolate, let it cool completely. It should still be stirrable, but if it’s too warm, it can melt the butter or affect the texture of your filling.
• Use fresh eggs. For the best texture, use fresh eggs and beat each one for a full 5 minutes before adding the next. This helps create that classic, mousse-like silkiness. If you’re worried about using raw eggs, pasteurized eggs are a safe alternative.
• Make it ahead. This French silk pie is a great make-ahead dessert! Prep it a day or two in advance but use stabilized whipped Cceam with gelatin so it keeps its shape.
• DIY chocolate curls. Create your own chocolate curls by running a vegetable peeler along the edge of a chocolate bar. It’s an easy way to make your pie look bakery-worthy!
• Chill time. Let your pie chill for at least 4 hours to give the filling time to set. Overnight is even better for the perfect texture.

Storage

• Store: Wrap pie loosely with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator up to 4 days. 
• Freeze: To freeze, I would wait to add the whipped topping and wrap it in several layers of plastic wrap or in a freezer-safe container. It should last up to 3 months in the freezer. You can also freeze individual slices.