The Best No Bake French Silk Pie Recipe | Julie Blanner (2024)

This delicious no bake French silk pie is so easy to make, but you’d never know it from the taste. It takes just 10 minutes to make and is so incredibly indulgent!

This is one of those desserts that is fabulous enough to serve to guests, but simple enough to whip up whenever you have a craving. I just know you are going to love it!

Recently, Chris challenged me to recreate his favorite store bought (restaurant) French Silk Pie. I knew I could do better than that and a couple of pies and tweaking later, I more than succeeded!

Fortunately, it’s also a really quick and simple recipe. You can make it completely from scratch, or take an easy shortcut with a store bought crust and whipped cream.

Who doesn’t love a no bake dessert? In fact, I have a complete recipe guide that includes 20+ of the BEST No Bake Dessert Recipes you’ll ever find.

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Pie Crust – For ease I like to use a pre-baked crust. My Oreo Cookie Pie Crust (pictured here) and No Bake Shortbread Crust work really well, or you can use your favorite store bought one. (More pie crust suggestions under the Variations heading below!)
• Chocolate Chips – I like to use chocolate chips as they melt quickly and easily, but you can also use chocolate bars if that’s what you have. I like to use semi-sweet chocolate, but you can use bittersweet or even unsweetened chocolate for a richer flavor.
• Butter – I generally have salted butter on hand here, so that’s what I use. (We like a little salty with our sweet!) You can also use unsalted butter in this recipe. Make sure you soften the butter so that it combines easily.
• Sugar – Use white granulated sugar in this pie, I feel that it works much better than brown sugar.
• Vanilla – Vanilla extract adds a wonderful flavor to the pie. You can make your own extract, it’s super easy and so much cheaper!
• Eggs – Use large eggs, and organic if you can. Eggs help to bind everything together.
• Whipped Cream – For the topping you’ll need heavy whipping cream and sugar.
• Chocolate Shavings – Add chocolate shavings to the top of the pie or use my magic shell recipe.

How To Make French Silk Pie

1. Prep – Melt chocolate in the microwave or double boiler.
2. Mix – Beat butter and sugar. Blend in cooled chocolate and vanilla. Add one egg at a time until it is smooth and fluffy.
3. Make – Pour filling into the crust, add whipped cream and chocolate.
4. Chill – Refrigerate until serving.

Tips

• Make sure that your chocolate is cooled before adding it to your mixer. If the chocolate is still hot it can curdle the eggs and your filling won’t be silky smooth.
• While you can mix the filling by hand, it’s so much easier to get a smooth creamy finish with your stand mixer.
• For the creamiest flavor and texture, serve at room temperature by letting this French silk pie rest on the counter for 30 minutes before serving.

Pan Sizes

• A 9-10″ pie dish
• 10″ springform
• 9×9 baking dish
• Or a tart pan

Frequently Asked Questions

Dietary Considerations

• To make Gluten Free, choose a gluten free pie crust
• Nut Free
• Vegetarian

How to Store

• Room Temperature – You can leave this French silk pie out for up to two hours while serving.
• Refrigerate – Once the pie has chilled, cover it with plastic wrap and it will keep well for up to three days refrigerated.
• Freeze – If you plan on freezing the pie, don’t add the whipped cream. Add the filling to the pie crust and cover it with plastic wrap. It will keep well for up to 3 months this way. Thaw the pie in the fridge overnight and then top with the whipped cream and chocolate.