Whoa! Move over Willy Wonka! Welcome to my dark chocolate fantasy. Be warned... This Dark Chocolate Silk Pie is so smooth and chocolatey, it's criminal!
It's sinfully rich with an abundance of butter, sugar, eggs, and of course, the star of the show, "DARK CHOCOLATE" to make the most delectable pudding! It's topped with yummy whipped cream and sprinkled with dark chocolate candy bar slivers.
Are you kidding me? (nope.)
I'm like in a chocolate coma, so don't wake me. I'm in a chocolate state of mind, ya know? Chocoholics Unite! So, are you drooling yet? I've been there, done that. 🙂
Ingredients You Need
Pie Crust
- 1 9 inch Pie Crust baked or any pre-made Oreo or graham cracker crust.
Chocolate Pudding
- sugar
- eggs
- unsweetened chocolate or dark chocolate bar
- vanilla extract
- butter
Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Dark Chocolate Candy Bars
How to Make Dark Chocolate Silk Pie Filling
Dark Chocolate Filling
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In small saucepan, mix sugar and eggs together and mix until well blended.
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Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until temperature reaches 160° and mixture coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat.
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Stir in chocolate and vanilla until smooth, stirring occasionally to reach lukewarm 90°.
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In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy.
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Add cooled egg mixture and beat on high speed for 5 minutes or so.
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Pour into crust and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving, make it 6 hours for extra firm filling.
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Garnish with whipped cream and chopped dark chocolate.
You're gonna jump bail for this dark chocolate obsession! It's definitely a keeper!
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Dark Chocolate Silk Pie! It's Delectable!
This Dark Chocolate Silk Pie is so smooth and chocolatey, it’s criminal! You’re gonna jump bail for this dark chocolate obsession!
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 Pie Crust baked and cooled, also could use any pre-made Oreo or graham cracker crust.
Chocolate Pudding
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate or dark chocolate bar coarsely chopped
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup butter softened, but still cold
Toppings:
- Whipped cream for topping
- 1 -2 Dark Chocolate Candy Bars coarsely chopped
Instructions
Dark Chocolate Filling
- In small saucepan, mix sugar and eggs together and mix until well blended.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until temperature reaches 160° and mixture coats the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat.
- Stir in chocolate and vanilla until smooth, stirring occasionally to reach lukewarm 90°.
- In a large bowl, using a mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy.
- Add cooled egg mixture and beat on high speed for 5 minutes or so.
- Pour into baked crust and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving, make it 6 hours for extra firm filling.
- Garnish with whipped cream and chopped dark chocolate.
Notes
I used Hershey's Dark Chocolate Bars in the filling and on top of the pie.
Can also use a pre-made graham cracker crust or make one:
- For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Crush the crackers in a food processor or resealable bag. Pour them into a bowl and stir in the melted butter and sugar. Press into a pie pan and bake until golden and set, 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly
Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!
Jade says
Thanks so much Kim!!!!
Kim Lange says
Hi Jade! No worries, no milk or cream in the actual pudding. It's smooth, creamy, rich and decadent. 🙂
Jade says
Hi Kim! I have one more question...so sorry! I just want to be sure I do this perfectly for our special anniversary dinner 🙂 so, its just, basically, eggs, chocolate and butter...correct? No milk like other cream pie fillings? So I'm curious about the texture....I'm guessing super yummy and dense and decadent?
Thanks...dumb questions I know, I just have a million things going and want to be sure I'm not just overlooking something big like a bunch of milk 🙂
Thanks again!!!
Kim Lange says
I'm excited for you Jade!! xo Thank you!!
Jade says
Kim! Thank you so much!!! I'll make it Friday or Sat to eat up Sunday! Super excited!! Thank you so much!!!
Kim Lange says
3 days in advance covered in saran wrap or freeze up to 2 months is good, sealed well! Sounds like you're going to have some good yummies to celebrate! Happy Special Family Day to all!! xo
Jade Tobin says
This pie looks amazing!
I have a question... I was going to make this with a chocolate cookie crust. So was curious how far ahead I can make this? On May 30th, 2021 my husband and I celebrate our 30th anniversary:) but our whole marriage its been something we also celebrate with our son..special family day. But my son loves chocolate and LOVES any sort of pie type thing, but not my husband. My husband likes vanilla or fruit or caramel so I've already planned to make him a caramel cake with a caramel Swiss buttercream. But wanted something decadent and dark chocolate for our son. Do to being out of work still and for so long, we can't buy gifts 🙁 so I'm just hoping I can make a decent meal with a fun special dessert for each of them at least. This sounds wonderful! I have rheumatoid arthritis and lots of other health issues making movement difficult, so was hoping to make this a bit early, along with the caramel cake, so that I won't be in too too much pain or too tired on our actual anniversary. But if it will get too hard or break down fast then I'll make it closer to Sunday.
Thanks so much!!
JT says
I have been making this pie for a couple of years now. It is my son's favorite. I actually split the recipe and do some unsweetened, and some white chocolate then swirl them. But I do cut back the sugar as this is very sweet otherwise.
Kim Lange says
I'm so glad you enjoyed it Patricia! That gluten free almond vanilla crust sounds AMAZING! 🙂 Thank you so much!!
patricia Pines says
I made this pie on Saturday and used a gluten free almond vanilla crust. It was AMAZING! The chocolate was so decadent and smooth.
Kim Lange says
Thank you so much Michelle! That makes me so happy! 🙂
Michelle says
Made this pie on Sunday for dessert and it was sinful!! Smooth, creamy and absolutely divine!
Thank you for sharing.
ChocolaTess says
From one Chocoholic to another, you are very welcome my dear! Thank you so much for favoriting this pie! 😀
Barbara says
OMG Best chocolate pie in our solar system! This was sinful. I'm not a cook, but it made me look great. I used about a cup of Ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate chips (60% cacao) and it was SO GOOD. Thanks for what will be a favorite recipe.
ChocolaTess says
Sharai that is awesome! That makes my day!! xoxo
Sharai says
I made this pie for my birthday this weekend, it is delicious! Smooth and rich, it took longer to make than I anticipated with the wait time for things to cool, but this will be my go to chocolate pie recipe from now on!
ChocolaTess says
Thank you Teresa! Nothing like chocolate pie! 🙂
teresa says
Oh, my gosh, Kim, this pie looks so rich and decadent. I want the whole thing, NOW!
ChocolaTess says
Thank you so much Kelly! It doesn't take long to disappear! 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
I'm totally drooling over this pie! This looks so silky, creamy and delicious! It would be gone in no time at our house 🙂