Autumn French Silk Pie

Ingredients:

• Chocolate Silk Pie Filling:

  • ¾ cup salted butter, softened

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate, melted

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch sea salt

  • 3 eggs, room temperature

  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream

• Pie Crust Leaf Cutouts:

  • 1 store-bought pie crust (or homemade)

  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

  • Red, orange, yellow food coloring

Instructions:

1. Whip the Cream: In a stand mixer fitted with the wire whisk attachment, whip ¾ cup heavy cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator.

2. Melt the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate in a microwave or double boiler, stirring occasionally until smooth. Set aside to cool.

3. Cream Butter & Sugars: In the stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or use a handheld mixer), beat the butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt for about 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.

4. Add Chocolate & Eggs: Beat in the melted chocolate for 1 minute, stopping halfway to scrape down the sides. Add the eggs one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each addition.

5. Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the reserved whipped cream into the chocolate mixture by hand until well combined. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.

6. Make Fall Leaf Cutouts: Roll out the pie crust and cut out leaf shapes using cookie cutters. Whisk the egg and divide it into three bowls. Add red, orange, and yellow food coloring to each bowl. Brush the leaf cutouts with the colored egg wash and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.

7. Assemble: Once the pie is set, decorate with the colorful pie crust leaves on top.

Enjoy your festive fall chocolate silk pie!

Enjoy!