Description
French Silk Pie Bars are a decadent treat that perfectly balances rich chocolate with a velvety filling atop a buttery crust. The combination of creamy textures and deep flavors creates a dessert that will be the star of any gathering. Easy to prepare, these bars promise to impress your friends and family while satisfying your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix melted butter with crushed graham crackers or pecans and sugar until crumbly. Press firmly into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden, then let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in cocoa powder.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream until well combined.
- Spread the filling over the cooled crust and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider mixing in espresso powder with the cocoa. Substitute dark chocolate with milk or white chocolate for varied sweetness.