Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy bliss of French Silk Pie Bars—where a buttery crust meets a smooth chocolate filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until crumbly, then press into an ungreased baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat sugar, cocoa powder, and softened butter until fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Gradually add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
- Whip heavy cream in another bowl until soft peaks form and gently fold into the chocolate mixture until fully combined.
- Spread the filling over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For richer flavor, substitute milk chocolate with dark chocolate or add a pinch of sea salt for contrast. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother filling results.