Mini French Silk Pies: A Decadent Holiday Treat

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Delight your guests with these Mini French Silk Pies, a perfect blend of silky chocolate filling and buttery crust, topped with fluffy whipped cream. These bite-sized beauties are ideal for holiday gatherings, offering a luxurious and indulgent dessert that’s sure to impress. 🥳🍫🥧

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

  • 2 Pillsbury pie crusts (or homemade pie crust, enough for two pies)

For the Filling:

  • 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate (e.g., Ghirardelli), melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup ultra fine sugar (white granulated sugar processed until fine)
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, cold

For the Whipped Cream:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Crust:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the pie crust into 3-inch round circles or use a flower cookie cutter. Press the cut crusts into a greased mini muffin pan.
  • Bake for about 7 minutes. If the crusts puff up, gently press them down with a fork. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. You should have about 30 mini crusts.
  1. Make the Filling:
  • Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth. Allow to cool to a stirrable, yet cool, state.
  • Process granulated sugar in a blender or food processor until ultra fine.
  • In a mixer, cream together butter and ultra fine sugar. Add the cooled chocolate and mix until well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract. Add one egg and beat on high speed for 5 minutes. Add the second egg and beat for another 5 minutes until the mixture is silky smooth.
  • Spoon the filling into the cooled pie crusts. Refrigerate for about 2 hours to set.
  1. Prepare the Whipped Cream:
  • Beat the heavy cream until it starts to thicken. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  • Pipe the whipped cream onto the mini pies using a Wilton 2C tip. Garnish with chopped chocolate pieces for a festive touch.
  1. Serve:
  • Serve chilled and enjoy the decadent combination of creamy chocolate and buttery crust. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Bake Time: 7 minutes | Chill Time: 2 hours | Total Time: ~2 hours 40 minutes
Kcal: 220 kcal per serving | Servings: 30 mini pies

These Mini French Silk Pies are a showstopper on any holiday dessert table, offering rich, indulgent bites that are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Enjoy the blissful combination of chocolate and cream this festive season! 🎄✨

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