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French Silk Pie Cheesecake Recipe

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This French Silk Pie Cheesecake combines the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the luscious flavor of French silk chocolate pie. The recipe features a graham cracker crust, a smooth chocolate cream cheese filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping decorated with chocolate shavings, making it a perfect indulgent dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 Sleeve of Graham Crackers
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter

Cheesecake

  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 3 heaping Tablespoons Chocolate Pudding
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3 (8 oz.) packages Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 1 cup Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Chips
  • 2 Tablespoons Heavy Cream

Toppings

  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese
  • 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 large Chocolate Candy Bar (for chocolate shavings)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Place the graham crackers in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs. Add sugar and pulse again to combine. Melt the butter in a medium bowl and mix the graham cracker crumbs into the butter until well coated. Line the bottom of a 7-inch springform pan with parchment paper and press the crust mixture evenly into the pan’s bottom, smoothing with the back of a spoon. Place the pan in the freezer to set while preparing the filling.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling: In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine heavy cream, vanilla extract, chocolate pudding, and sugar. Whip until stiff peaks form and the cream is fully whipped. Add softened cream cheese and mix until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring between each until melted and smooth. Add a few more drops of heavy cream if needed to achieve a pourable consistency. Pour the melted chocolate into the mixing bowl with the cream cheese mixture and blend thoroughly.
  4. Assemble the cheesecake: Remove the crust from the freezer and pour the cheesecake filling onto it, spreading evenly. Return the pan to the freezer and chill overnight for best results.
  5. Prepare the whipped cream topping: In a mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, cream cheese, and powdered sugar. Mix on low to blend, then increase to medium speed until the cream starts to thicken. Finally, whip at high speed for 1 to 3 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  6. Decorate the cheesecake: Remove the cheesecake from the freezer and release the springform pan. Place the cheesecake on a serving plate or cake stand. Transfer the whipped cream to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip and pipe swirls, dollops, and peaks atop the cheesecake.
  7. Add chocolate shavings: Using a vegetable peeler, shave the chocolate candy bar and scatter the shavings over the whipped cream topping and around the base of the cheesecake for decoration.
  8. Final chilling and serving: Return the cheesecake to the freezer until ready to serve. When serving, remove from freezer and slice into 2-inch pieces for best presentation and texture.

Notes

  • For best texture, chill the cheesecake overnight to allow it to fully set and develop flavor.
  • If you do not have a stand mixer, a hand mixer will work equally well for whipping the cream and blending the filling.
  • Use high-quality chocolate chips and candy bars for the richest chocolate flavor.
  • Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
  • Store leftover cheesecake in the freezer wrapped tightly to maintain freshness.

Keywords: French Silk Pie Cheesecake, Chocolate Cheesecake, No-Bake Cheesecake, Chocolate Dessert, Cream Cheese Dessert

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