This no fuss and delicious French Silk Pie is made with minimal, real food ingredients and can be adjusted to meet multiple dietary needs without sacrificing any taste. The silky chocolate filling melts in your mouth and I still cannot believe how easy it is to whip up!
French Silk Pie
One of my New Year’s resolutions this year was to become a better baker. Hear me out… baking with food allergies and dietary needs can be very tricky. I find baking to be difficult as is, but it also takes a lot of time to find ingredients that fit into multiple dietary needs that taste good AND work how they need to in a dessert recipe.
My husband’s favorite dessert is French Silk Pie, so I knew that was a recipe I wanted to recreate my own version of this year. Typically, this dessert consists of eggs, cream, butter, sugar and of course, chocolate, but I found a way to make it using just a few real food ingredients that aced his test! Trust me, he LOVES French Silk Pie and couldn’t get enough of this recipe, so I’d say it is a winner!
DIETARY NOTES
This recipe is made with real ingredients and fits seamlessly into the following dietary needs when using the products/brands (or ones that are similar) listed in the recipe:
French Silk Pie Filling:
- gluten free
- grain free
- soy free
- refined sugar free
- dairy free
- vegetarian
- vegan
- paleo
What I Use:
- Gluten Free Pie Shells
- Chocolate Chips (dairy free/paleo, dairy free/sugar free, dairy free/paleo)
- Coconut Cream
- Avocado
- Vanilla Extract (check for paleo compliance, as needed)
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Salt
- Homemade Coconut Whipped Cream (recipe below!)
A NOTE ON CALORIE COUNT, NUTRITIONAL INFO AND SERVING SIZES
Due to my past experiences, I do not include most of the above information within my recipes as it is unsafe for me to do so personally. While I try to share a rough estimate when it comes to the serving size, please note that it is very subjective as we all have different hunger levels both from person to person and even from meal to meal.
If any of the above information is important to you, I understand! We are all different and have various goals and needs. If you’d like, you are welcome to calculate the information needed based on the ingredients you use when making one of my recipes.
I hope you understand! This comes from a place of love and protection both for myself and others like me. If you ever have any questions, send me an Instagram message for the quickest response time! Thank you for being here!
Hungry for More?
Here are some more easy and healthy dessert recipes to add into the rotation:
- Hot Fudge Pop Tarts
- Strawberry Pop Tarts
- Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
- Healthy Pumpkin Bread
- Better for You Puppy Chow/Muddy Buddies
- Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
- Refined Sugar Free Chocolate Avocado Mousse
- Healthy Gluten Free Cosmic Brownies
- Easy Coconut Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
- Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough
- 4 Ingredient Chocolate Tart
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Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Bake the crust according to the instructions of the shell you are using and once finished, set it aside to cool.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 30 second increments, mixing between, until melted and smooth.
- While the crust cools, add all the remaining ingredients, including the melted chocolate, into a food processor and blend until completely smooth. Be sure to scrape the edges with a spatula to get every bit incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the pie shell, spread it out evenly and then place it in the fridge to set.
- Ensure the pie is fully cooled and set, about 5 hours-overnight, before serving. I recommend letting it sit overnight!
- Top with homemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings if you'd like. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place jar of coconut cream in the fridge to chill overnight.
- 30 minutes before you make the whipped cream, place your glass bowl and hand mixer beaters in the freezer to chill.
- Once the bowl and beaters are cold, remove the hardened part of the can of coconut cream from the can, leaving behind the liquid, and add to the bowl. You can use the remaining coconut water for smoothies if you wish!
- Whip the coconut cream for 1 minute until thick yet smooth.
- Add the vanilla and powdered sugar, then mix until fully incorporated.
- Keep cold until ready to serve.
I can’t speak to the whipped cream part of this recipe (subbed cool whip instead) but the “french silk” filling is so so good. I love that the ingredients are simple and the recipe is easy to make. I give 4 stars because I would say the filling is not as light and airy as a traditional french silk pie. It has more of a fudgy consistency. Still great because it’s decadent but not overly sweet.
I’m so thrilled you loved it, Courtney! I would guess the airy part of traditional French silk comes from eggs, which I wanted to leave out on this recipe so that those that don’t have eggs in their diet can enjoy it! I’m glad you loved the fudgy-ness and all. 🙂
Hello! Whould love to do this recipe! What brand of coconut cream you like? Thank you!
I often get the generic ones from whatever store I’m at! Any should work, but opt to pick up an extra can or so incase! If you need help using it up, I have a ton of recipes that call for it. 🙂 Enjoy!
Hey, Is there a recommendation to substitute the Avocado ?
Thanks:)
At this time I do not have a tested substitute for avocado! Sorry about that, Joy!
I made this for Father’s Day. It was a huge hit. I didn’t do the coconut cream topping to lessen time preparing, but I used almond milk whipped topping and regular for those that were not DF. You are sure a fantastic recipe creator Kayla!
Aw, this means so much to me, Linda! Thank you so much for making this and sharing it with your loved ones! I’m thrilled it was a hit. 🙂
Do you use a can of coconut milk and take the solid part or do you use the actual coconut cream can?
You can do either but you’ll have best luck with a can of coconut cream!
So good! I’m still amazed how those ingredients become that! You would never know there was avocados in there! My picky husband didn’t suspect a thing.
That is the best compliment!
This was so good! My picky husband didn’t even know there was avocados in it. I’m still amazed that those ingredients make that! Amazing!
Honestly, I’m surprised by it too! I’m so happy you and your husband loved it. 🙂
This is BEYOND FANTASTIC!!!! After it set I didnt waste anytime even making the whipped cream because it looked too delicious to wait! I can’t wait to be more patient next time and make it with thr whip cream!!! Thank you for a delicious dessert!
So beyond thrilled to hear how much you loved this! The wait is always the hardest part!
Hi! This looks so good and I want to try making it for my friend’s birthday who is dairy and gluten free! Do you know how many days ahead I can make it? Would it work to make it on Friday morning to serve on Sunday afternoon? Thank you!
Sorry I’m just seeing this! Checking in to see if you made it in advance and how it kept if so 🙂
I can’t have maple syrup, do you think honey or agave would work as a substitute?
Hm, I would try honey but may alter the taste a little!!