Description
These French Silk Pie Bars combine a buttery, golden crust with a rich, creamy chocolate filling and a light whipped cream topping. Perfect for chocolate lovers, these bars offer the classic French silk pie flavors in a convenient bar form, ideal for serving at parties or as a decadent dessert treat.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Filling
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Whipped Cream Topping
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the crust.
- Make the Crust Dough: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, melted butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well until a dough forms.
- Prepare the Crust Pan: Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking pan to form the crust base.
- Bake the Crust: Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes or until it becomes lightly golden. Remove from oven and let it cool completely to set.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Allow the melted chocolate to cool slightly.
- Beat Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add Chocolate and Vanilla: Incorporate the melted chocolate and vanilla extract into the butter mixture and beat until fully combined.
- Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating the mixture for 3 minutes after each egg until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Chocolate Layer: Spread the chocolate filling evenly over the cooled crust in the pan.
- Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form for a light and airy topping.
- Finish with Whipped Cream: Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chocolate layer, covering the bars completely.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the bars for at least 4 hours or until fully set. Once chilled, cut into 12 squares and serve.
Notes
- For best results, allow the crust to cool completely before adding the chocolate filling to prevent melting.
- Whipping the eggs thoroughly after each addition is crucial to achieve the classic silky texture in the chocolate filling.
- Use high-quality semisweet chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Chilling time is important to allow the bars to set properly, so plan ahead.
- Store bars covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for freshness.
