Simply Chocolate French Silk Pie

Simply Chocolate French Silk Pie

The cool, creamy (and yes, silky!) chocolate topped with fresh homemade whipped cream definitely takes me back to my childhood! Yes, I was one of THOSE kids who preferred pie over cake for my Birthday…but not just ANY pie! It HAD to be Chocolate French Silk Pie from Miller & Rhoads Tea Room. Even though the Tea Room sadly closed years ago, this wonderful recipe will forever live on in our home and hopefully your home, as well 🙂

Pie Filling

  • 1 1/2 Sticks (or 12 Tablespoons) Salted Butter, Softened
  • 1 Cup + 2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 4 1/2 Squares Unsweetened Chocolate (Melted)
  • 2 Large Eggs (Keep Cold)
  • 1 9″ Pie Shell (Baked & Cooled)

Whipped Topping

  • 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream (Kept Cold)
  • 2 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar (Heaping Tablespoons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Hershey Milk Chocolate Kiss

Making the Chocolate Filling

  1. Gather the ingredients
  2. Bake a 9″ pie crust and let cool while preparing the chocolate filling.
  3. Using a Stand or Handheld Mixer, cream the first 3 ingredients together on medium to medium high speed until light and creamy.
  4. Add the melted chocolate and continue beating until well blended.
  5. Add one cold egg and mix for 5 minutes on medium-high. Scrape the sides of the mixing bowl, then add the second cold egg and mix for another 5 minutes. Filling should be light and fluffy.
  6. Pour into the baked and cooled pie shell, spreading evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Making the Whipped Topping

  1. Using a Stand or Handheld Mixer, whip the cold Heavy Whipping Cream, 2 heaping Tablespoons of Powdered Sugar and 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract on medium-high for about 3-4 minutes (until stiff peaks form).
  2. Spread the whipped cream onto the chocolate filling and add chocolate shavings, if desired (I grated 1 Hershey Kiss for the shavings).
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Simple Apple Pie

Simple Apple Pie

This is the simplest-to-make Apple Pie recipe on the planet. It only requires 6 ingredients and is oh so yummy! Served with or without vanilla ice cream, it’s delicious either way. Enjoy 🙂

Pie Crust

  • 1 Package Refrigerated Pie Crusts (I used “Pillsbury” Pie Crust, found in the Danish/Biscuit area)

Apple Filling

  • 6 Medium Apples (I used Golden Delicious)
  • 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Topping

  • 3/4 Cup Flour (I used All-Purpose, Unbleached)
  • 1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/3 Cup Butter, salted (Cold)
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Gather your ingredients.

The Topping

  1. In a small bowl, mix the flour and 1/2 cup sugar together. Set aside.

The Filling

  1. Peel and cut apples into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl (you may leave peels on the apples, if desired). If the apples start to brown, add cold water and a few ice cubes. In a separate small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon together.
  2. Dump the sugar mixture over the apples and gently toss with a large spoon making sure all of the apples are well-coated.

The Pie Crust

  1. Let pie crust sit out for about 15 minutes before unrolling into the pie dish – this makes it much easier to unroll and press into the dish. Do NOT prick the dough with a fork.

Assembling the Pie

  1. Simply dump the filling into the freshly rolled out pie crust and spread out evenly.
  2. Sprinkle the sugar/flour topping evenly over the apples. Then cut the cold butter into tiny squares and place them evenly on top of the apples.
  3. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for about 30 minutes before slicing.
  4. Serve with or without vanilla bean ice cream!
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