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  • Making mile-high chocolate silk pie
A dramatic wedge of mile-high chocolate silk pie mid-serve, the dark velvety mousse rising to an impossible height.

Making mile-high chocolate silk pie

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The Strategy

Getting that chocolate silk filling to stand tall and proud is all about patient, steady whipping. Beating the mixture thoroughly after each addition builds a stable, airy structure that feels like velvet on the tongue. Once it's spooned into a baked shell and chilled, you'll have a show-stopping dessert that melts in your mouth.

Technique Summary

Whipping chocolate silk filling until it is airy and smooth is a labor of love that yields an incredibly velvety pie. This towering dessert stands tall and proud, melting in your mouth with every single bite.

Chef’s Checkpoints

  • Look for the chocolate filling to turn pale, fluffy, and hold soft peaks when the beaters are lifted.
  • Feel the mixture between your fingers; it should be silky smooth with no grains of sugar remaining.
  • Check that the chilled pie slices cleanly and holds its tall shape on the plate.
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