Jul 13 2026
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French Silk Pie Recipe

Inspired by Paris Bistro
Time2h
Serves8

Sweet potato casserole topped with walnuts and marshmallow.

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Ingredients

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Pie Crust

Topping

Method

Pie Crust

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pie Crust

    In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt together. Add the chilled butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture forms a ball.

  2. 2

    Chill the Crust

    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Bake the Crust

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit your pie pan. Place it in the pan, trim the edges, and prick the bottom with a fork. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let it cool.

Filling

  1. 4

    Cook the Sweet Potatoes

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the sweet potatoes and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let them cool.

  2. 5

    Mash the Sweet Potatoes

    In a mixing bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Add the brown sugar, softened butter, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until well combined.

  3. 6

    Add Marshmallows

    Fold in the marshmallows into the sweet potato mixture until evenly distributed.

  4. 7

    Fill the Pie Crust

    Pour the sweet potato filling into the cooled pie crust and spread it evenly.

Topping

  1. 8

    Prepare the Topping

    In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Spread it over the sweet potato filling.

  2. 9

    Add Walnuts

    Sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly on top of the whipped cream.

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