Chocolate French Silk Pie

with a peppermint twist!

Baker’s Notes:

Smooth-as-silk chocolate filling; peppermint twist 

Unapologetically indulgent; easy, no-bake crust

Hi Bakers!

I really wanted to make an indulgent cream pie during the holidays this year. One with mile-high clouds of whipped cream and thick, custardy filling. Something that’s a bit of a luxury and made special just for this joyous season. And here it is!

Inspired by my favorite Christmas flavor combination, I gave this ultimate dreamy, creamy Chocolate French Silk Pie a playful peppermint twist.

Rich, silky, decadent, creamy - this is the grand finale of holiday desserts. Unlike a thick ganache or chocolate pudding, the filling is surprisingly light and melts on the tongue. I used a combination of semi-sweet and dark chocolate here, balanced with a pinch of salt, pure vanilla extract, and a splash of peppermint to give that festive feel. 

I am all for a faux mousse made with chocolate and loads of whipped cream, but this filling is the real deal. The chocolate silk is enriched with whole eggs and butter. But don’t worry, we are heating the eggs over a water bath that relieves any reservations about eating undercooked eggs. 

The peppermint is as subtle or strong as you want it to be. For that true chocolate mint combo, I added peppermint extract into the chocolate filling. You could also opt for adding it to the whipped cream instead - or both!

This pie is a bit of a luxury item. It’s probably not one you will make often, but I believe it’s one you will truly savor year after year. There is a lot of tradition around what desserts get made for the holidays, and I hope this minty fresh French Silk Pie edges out any soggy-bottomed pastries or stodgy puddings for a spot in your repertoire.