Deep Dish French Silk Pie with Hazelnut Oreo Crust

I hope you’re ready for a little something indulgent and absolutely incredible. I first published this french silk pie recipe back in 2015 and wanted to bring it back because let’s face it, we could all use a little chocolate right now.

Storytime about this amazing pie: back when Tony and I were dating I started making his birthday dessert. The first year I made him a coconut cake with strawberry buttercream (AMAZING), but I really felt like I need to step it up a notch the year after that. We got chatting about how he loved blueberry and banana cream pie and all things chocolate. Then I asked him if he ever had French Silk Pie, and he proceeded to ask me what it was.

Ummm… excuse me? Wait a minute… we’re dating and you haven’t had FRENCH SILK PIE?! Also known as the RICHEST and MOST DECADENT PIE on the planet! I was shocked.

So of course, because I’m the birthday dessert wizard, I began on a quest to make him the best french silk pie known to mankind. On his birthday almost 6 years ago now, I made him this exact recipe decked out with candles on top and me singing happy birthday.

After his first few bites of the pie, I was concerned when he didn’t say anything. Did he like it? Did he hate it? What was happening? Did I totally just ruin his birthday?!

So many questions.

french silk pie in dish

Turns out he was in chocolate pie ecstasy, also known as a euphoric reaction to scarfing down a slice of this french silk pie. He couldn’t say anything because he was blown away. He told me flat out it was the best thing he’s ever had, and that it was his new favorite dessert; he only wanted my French Silk Pie from now on.

And so here I am, finally re-sharing this recipe that we now hold near and dear to our chocolate-loving hearts. I think it would make the perfect addition to your holiday table.

What is french silk pie made of?

If you’re like Tony and you’ve never had french silk pie before this recipe, you’re in for a real treat. It’s made with a sweet crust, fluffy, chocolate mousse-like filling, and topped with whipped cream. Older versions of french silk pie used to be made with pudding as the center, but people switched over to creating more a mousse on the inside instead.

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Ingredients in french silk pie

This epic french silk pie recipe has three components: an oreo cookie crust, a fluffy, rich chocolate filling, and plenty of whipped cream on top. Here’s everything you’ll need to make it:

For the crust: we’re making a hazelnut oreo cookie crust made just with Oreos, hazelnuts, butter and a little salt. So easy and SO delicious.
For the filling: you’ll need dark chocolate, butter, granulated sugar, vanilla and eggs.
For the topping: that whipped topping is made with heavy whipping cream and granulated sugar. I recommend topping with more chocolate shavings, too!

More amazing crust options

I love the hazelnut oreo crust with this french silk pie, but feel free to use a different crust if you’d like! Here’s what I can recommend:

Feel free to use a regular pie crust like my homemade all butter pie crust. Be sure to blind bake the crust first as you will not be baking the pie after adding the filling (like in apple or pumpkin pies).
Try using other cookies for a different flavored cookie crust! Nutter butters will add an amazing chocolate peanut butter flavor (like in my banana cream pie), vanilla wafers and graham crackers would be delicious.

french silk pie with oreo crust on a plate

Make the pie ahead of time

You can easily make one or both parts of the french silk pie 1-2 days ahead of time to save time on the day-of holiday festivities.

To make pie crust ahead of time: after baking the pie crust, simply store it covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to assemble and chill the rest of the pie.
To make filling ahead of time: once you’ve mixed the whole filling together, cover the filling with plastic wrap so that the plastic is touching the top of the filling (to prevent air from getting in) and chill the filling in the refrigerator until you’re ready to assemble the pie. You can also make the whipped cream topping ahead of time and store it in an airtight container until you’re ready to add it to the pie!

slice of homemade french silk pie on a plate

How to store french silk pie

Store any leftover french silk pie loosely covered with plastic wrap or foil in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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I hope you love this homemade deep dish french silk pie recipe! If you make it be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked it. Enjoy, xo!

Deep Dish French Silk Pie with Hazelnut Oreo Cookie Crust

Total Time 1 day 10 minutes

THE BEST french silk pie ever with an incredible hazelnut oreo cookie crust and whipped cream topping. This rich, decadent, deep dish french silk pie recipe is perfect for birthdays or holidays!

For the crust:
20
oreo cookies, finely crushed
1
cup
raw hazelnuts
1/4
cup
butter, melted
1/8
teaspoon
salt
For the pie filling:
3
ounces
dark chocolate (at least 60%)
3/4
cup
butter (1 1/2 sticks), at room temperature
1
cup
granulated sugar
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
3
eggs, at room temperature
For the topping:
8
oz
heavy whipping cream
2-3
tablespoons
granulated sugar
To garnish: extra dark chocolate

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch springfoam pan with nonstick cooking spray or melted butter.
Start by making the crust: Place cookies and hazelnuts in the bowl of a food processor and pulse for 1-2 minutes or until cookies are finely crushed. Add in melted butter and salt and process again until well combined.
Dump the mixture into prepared pie pan and press into the bottom and side evenly. It should come up at least an inch to an inch and a half on the sides. Bake for 10 minutes then remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
To make the pie filling: Melt dark chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Once chocolate is completely melted, set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.
In a large bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat together butter and sugar for 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves into the butter and is no longer grainy. You’ll see the butter turn a light yellow/almost white color and become fluffy. This is good!
Add in vanilla and beat again for 30 seconds. Next fold in melted chocolate and mix again so that the chocolate is well combined with the butter and sugar. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the chocolate has cooled to room temperature, or the chocolate will melt the butter and ruin the filling.
Next add eggs, one at a time, beating for 4 minutes between each egg. You’ll want to use the whisk attachment if using a KitchenAid mixer. (To be clear: Add an egg, beat for 4 minutes on medium speed; then add another egg, beat on medium speed for 4 minutes and repeat with final egg and final 4 minute mixing.) Pie filling should be thick and fluffy at this point. If it’s a bit runny, don’t worry, it should thicken up during refrigeration.
Pour filling into cooled crust and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, but preferably overnight.
Once pie is ready to serve make the whipped cream topping: Add heavy whipped cream and 2 tablespoons of sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer; beat on high for 3-5 minutes or until cream reaches stiff peaks. Taste and add additional sugar if necessary and mix once more.
Evenly spread whipped cream over pie filling, then garnish with dark chocolate shavings. Serves 9-12, depending on how large you cut the slices. Pie will stay fresh for a few days if properly covered and stored in the fridge.