Decadent French Silk Pie Bars
Decadent French Silk Pie Bars featuring a buttery crust, smooth chocolate mousse, and fluffy whipped topping.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed chocolate cookies)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cups granulated sugar
For the Chocolate Silk Filling:
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (pasteurized)
For the Whipped Topping:
- 1 ½ cups cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool completely.
Step 2: Make the Chocolate Silk Filling
- Melt unsweetened chocolate and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in melted chocolate and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating for 2-3 minutes after each addition. (This step creates the silky texture.)
- Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
Step 3: Make the Whipped Topping
- In a clean bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the chocolate layer.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder.
Step 4: Chill & Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before
- slicing.Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- Use Pasteurized Eggs: Since the eggs are not cooked, pasteurized eggs ensure safety.
- Let the Chocolate Cool: Hot melted chocolate can affect the texture, so let it cool slightly before mixing.