Description
Indulge in the creamy, chocolatey bliss of French Silk Pie Bars. These delightful treats feature a rich, silky chocolate filling atop a buttery crust, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will please any dessert lover. Perfect for celebrations or cozy nights at home, these bars are easy to prepare and visually stunning, making them the ideal sweet addition to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in flour and cocoa powder to form a soft dough. Press into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until set. Let cool completely.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat until smooth. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Gradually whisk in melted chocolate and vanilla.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread over the chilled bars before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg