Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of French Silk Pie Cookies, a luxurious treat that transforms the classic French silk pie into a convenient cookie form. These decadent cookies feature a rich chocolate base, filled with creamy chocolate pudding mousse and topped with a light whipped cream layer. Perfect for special occasions or as an impressive dessert to share, these cookies not only satisfy your chocolate cravings but also add elegance to any dessert table. With straightforward instructions and make-ahead options, you’ll enjoy creating this delightful sweet treat for friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 cup Brown sugar (packed, light or dark)
- 1/2 cup White granulated sugar
- 2 Large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 Egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Oreo crumbs (blend into a fine crumb, keep the filling)
- 3.4 oz Chocolate instant pudding mix
- 2/3 cup Milk
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream
- 2/3 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/8 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1 TBSP Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- Chocolate curls
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixer, beat melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix until well combined.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually blend into wet mixture with Oreo crumbs.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, bake for 11 minutes, then create wells and bake for an additional 2 minutes.
- Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare whipped cream by beating heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Mix pudding mix with milk; fold into whipped cream gently.
- Fill cookie wells with pudding mixture; top with whipped cream and chocolate curls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results. You can replace the heavy cream in the topping with a dairy-free alternative if desired. Experiment by adding different flavors to the pudding mix for variety.