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French Silk Slab Pie

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French Silk Slab Pie: A Decadent Chocolate Dream

French Silk Slab Pie

French Silk Slab Pie is a modern twist on a classic dessert, offering a generous portion of rich, velvety chocolate goodness. This showstopping pie is perfect for entertaining or simply indulging your sweet tooth. With its impressive presentation and irresistible flavors, it's sure to become a crowd-pleaser. This recipe combines a buttery, flaky crust with a luscious chocolate filling and a cloud-like whipped cream topping, creating a symphony of textures and tastes.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2 x 9-inch pie crusts, softened

For the Filling:

  • 10 oz bittersweet chocolate
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar

For Garnishing:

  • Additional bittersweet chocolate, for shaving

Instructions

Preparing the Crust:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a half sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, stack the pie crusts and roll them out into a rectangle slightly larger than your baking pan.
  3. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan, pressing it into the corners. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges.
  4. Line the crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans.
  5. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden. Let it cool completely before filling.

Creating the Chocolate Filling:

  1. Melt the bittersweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until almost melted. Stir until completely smooth.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar and eggs. Reduce heat to low and continue whisking constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture coats the back of a spoon (about 5 minutes).
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla extract until combined. Let cool to warm temperature, stirring occasionally.
  4. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Gradually pour in the cooled chocolate mixture and beat on high speed until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).

Assembling the Pie:

  1. In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until it forms stiff peaks. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue beating until the whipped cream holds its shape.
  2. Gently fold 1 1/2 cups of the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Reserve the remaining whipped cream for topping.
  3. Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the cooled pie crust.
  4. Chill the pie for 1-2 hours, or until the filling is set.
  5. Top with the reserved whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings, if desired.

Tips for Perfect French Silk Slab Pie

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of bittersweet.
  • To prevent the crust from becoming soggy, ensure it is completely cooled before adding the filling.
  • For extra richness, add a tablespoon of instant coffee powder to the chocolate mixture.
  • If you prefer a less sweet pie, reduce the amount of sugar in the filling.
  • For a more dramatic presentation, pipe the whipped cream into decorative swirls.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

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