French Silk Pie: How did the Pillsbury Bake-Off get Started?

Here’s how to make this easy Chocolate French Silk Pie recipe that was a Pillsbury Bake-Off winner! This 1950s dessert is no bake and delicious! Learn some Pillsbury history too! It would be my honor to have you support me in our ever-growing YesterKitchen channel by making a one-time donation or becoming a member!

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French Silk Chocolate Pie (Pillsbury Bake-off Winner 1952)

1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked

1/2 Cup Butter, Softened

3/4 Cup Sugar

1oz baking chocolate melted and cooled (bittersweet or semi sweet)

1 TSP Vanilla

2 Eggs

Cream butter and sugar, mix well for about 2-3 minutes. Blend in chocolate and vanilla (use an electric mixer, see my video). Add one egg at a time mixing for 5 full minutes after each egg. Don't mix both at once. Please don't skip this step.

Fill an already baked pie crust with the filling and chill in refrigerator for 1-2 hours. Top as you like with whipped cream and nuts of your choice.

Enjoy 1952!

Prep Time20

Cook Time2

Total Time2 20

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: French Silk Chocolate Pie, Pillsbury Bake-off, Pillsbury Bake-off History

Servings: 6 Servings

Author: YesterKitchen