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    Home » Keto Brownies & Bars » Keto French Silk Pie Bars

    Published: Apr 30, 2023 by Carolyn

    Keto French Silk Pie Bars

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    These Keto French Silk Pie Bars feature a crisp shortbread crust, a creamy chocolate filling, and a sugar-free whipped cream topping. They are absolutely dreamy! And maybe a little bit addictive.

    Two Keto French Silk Pie Bars on gray dessert plates with a cup of coffee.

    Chocolate is one of the main joys in life, and I believe that creating luscious sugar-free chocolate desserts is my raison d’être. Or at least one of my raisons d’être. A very major one.

    And if anything can be said to be luscious, it’s these Keto French Silk Pie Bars. The filling really is like chocolate silk, the way it melts smoothly on the tongue. And the contrast with a crisp but tender crust is incomparable.

    This delectable dessert gets oohs and aahs from everyone who tries them!

    A stack of French Silk Pie Bars with a hand lifting off the top one.

    Why you will love this recipe

    I have a very similar recipe in my Easy Keto Desserts cookbook, but I decided to change things up a bit to showcase them here.

    For one thing, I baked the crust. This is my press in keto pie crust, and I think it tastes better and holds together better when baked to a lovely golden brown. I also used some allulose in the chocolate silk filling to keep it softer and prevent recrystallization.

    And I have to say, these Keto French Silk Pie bars turned out even better than the original recipe. They really are the kind of dessert you can proudly serve to guests.

    With only 2.3g net carbs per serving, they are a much healthier option than the conventional pie. And yet just as luscious and dreamy!

    Ingredients

    Top down image of the ingredients needed for Keto French Silk Pie Bars.
    • Almond flour: I like to make the crust with almond flour but you could also do pecan flour or use sunflower seed flour for a nut-free version.
    • Sweetener: The crust really needs an erythritol based sweetener to firm up properly.I like to use some allulose in the filling to keep it softer and to avoid recrystallization. The whipped cream can take any sweetener you like. See the Expert Tips for more sweetener options.
    • Chocolate: Use good quality unsweetened chocolate. I used some of the Pascha unsweetened chocolate chips for this, but any good chocolate would do.
    • Butter: The base of French Silk Pie is butter and there’s no getting around that!
    • Espresso powder: A touch of espresso powder helps enhance the chocolate without adding a coffee flavor. But it’s entirely optional.
    • Eggs: Use large eggs and make sure they are room temperature.
    • Heavy cream: Top the bars with plenty of sugar free whipped cream. I like to pipe mine on but you can simply spread it as well.
    • Pantry staples: Vanilla and salt.

    Step by Step Directions

    A collage of 6 images showing how to make Keto French Silk Pie Bars.

    1. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, and salt. Stir in the butter until the dough begins to clump together. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9×9 inch baking pan and bake at 325ºF for 12 to 15 minutes, until becoming golden around the edges. Remove and let cool completely.

    2. Melt the chocolate: In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate on high in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until smooth and melted. Let cool to lukewarm.

    3. Whip the butter: In a large bowl, beat the butter with the sweeteners until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. With the beaters running on low, slowly add the melted chocolate until well combined. Beat in the vanilla, espresso powder, and salt.

    4. Add the eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating 1 to 2 minutes after each addition. The mixture should increase in volume and become glossy. Do not continue to beat after it reaches this point.

    5. Spread over the crust: Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the prepared crust and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

    6. Add the topping: In a medium bowl, whip the cream with the sweetener and vanilla until it holds stiff peaks. Pipe or spread over the bars. Top with chocolate sprinkles or use a cheese grater to shave a little dark chocolate over each bar.

    Top down image of a Keto French Silk Pie Bar on a plate with a fork beside it.

    Expert tips

    I use unsweetened chocolate for this recipe so I can control the sweetness and so it’s a bit lower in carbs. But you can use sweetened chocolate like ChocZero or Lily’s. You will want to add about half the sweetener still.

    Do not overheat the mixture, as it will split. Traditional French Silk requires you to beat in the eggs for 10 minutes but this is too much for the keto version. Beat in each egg for only 1 to 2 minutes, until it’s well mixed and glossy. Then add the next egg.

    Sweetener Options: The only way to get a firm, crisp crust is to use an erythritol based sweetener such as Swerve. However, the filling may allow for other sweeteners such as allulose or BochaSweet. I used half Swerve and half allulose in mine.

    The whipped cream topping can be made with your favorite sweetener but I recommend a powdered version if using erythritol, to avoid grittiness.

    A Keto French Silk Pie Bar with a forkful taken out of it.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many carbs in a French silk pie?

    Classic French silk pie is very high in sugar and the carb count can be as much as 50g of carbs per slice! But these Keto French Silk Pie Bars have 4.5g of carbs and 2.2g of fiber. So they have only 2.3g of carbs per serving.

    What is French silk pie made of?

    French silk is similar to mousse, but less light and airy. It takes butter, eggs, chocolate, and sweetener, and usually features a whipped cream topping.

    How do you store Keto French Silk Pie Bars?

    Store these bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They can also be frozen for up to two months.

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    A Keto French Silk Pie Bar with a forkful taken out of it.

    Keto French Silk Pie Bars

    These Keto French Silk Pie Bars feature a crisp shortbread crust, a creamy chocolate filling, and a sugar-free whipped cream topping. They are absolutely dreamy! And maybe a little bit addictive.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: keto french silk pie
    Prep Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Chill time: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 bars
    Calories: 229kcal

    Ingredients

    Crust

    • 1 ½ cups almond flour
    • ¼ cup Swerve Confectioners
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup butter melted

    Filling

    • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped
    • 10 tablespoon butter softened
    • ⅓ cup Swerve Confectioners
    • ⅓ cup granular allulose
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon espresso powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 3 large eggs

    Topping

    • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
    • 2 tablespoon sweetener
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • keto chocolate sprinkles
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    Instructions

    Crust

    • Preheat the oven to 325ºF and lightly grease a 9×9 inch metal baking pan.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, and salt. Stir in the butter until the dough begins to clump together.
    • Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake 12 to 15 minutes, until becoming golden around the edges. Remove and let cool completely.

    Filling

    • In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate on high in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until smooth and melted. Let cool to lukewarm.
    • In a large bowl, beat the butter with the sweeteners until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. With the beaters running on low, slowly add the melted chocolate until well combined. Beat in the vanilla, espresso powder, and salt.
    • Add the eggs one at a time, beating 1 to 2 minutes after each addition. The mixture should increase in volume and become glossy. Do not continue to beat after it reaches this point.
    • Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the prepared crust and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

    Topping

    • In a medium bowl, whip the cream with the sweetener and vanilla until it holds stiff peaks. Pipe or spread over the bars.
    • Top with chocolate sprinkles or use a cheese grater to shave a little dark chocolate over each bar.

    Notes

    Storage information: Store these bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They can also be frozen for up to two months.
    Sweetener Options: The only way to get a firm, crisp crust is to use an erythritol based sweetener such as Swerve. However, the filling may allow for other sweeteners such as allulose or BochaSweet. I used half Swerve and half allulose in mine.
    The whipped cream topping can be made with your favorite sweetener but I recommend a powdered version if using erythritol, to avoid grittiness.  
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto French Silk Pie Bars
    Amount Per Serving (1 bar)
    Calories 229 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Carbohydrates 4.5g2%
    Fiber 2.2g9%
    Protein 4.5g9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Misty says

      November 13, 2023 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      I have been looking at these French Silk Bars for awhile, but was always a little intimidated to try them… until this weekend. The steps were actually way simpler than I was expecting and other than needing to wait for things to cool down before moving to the next step, it was easy! I still managed to make it messy. There may have been chocolate dribbles all around my kitchen, but that was a me problem, not a recipe problem. I did double the whipped cream so that I could spread a layer all over the bars. Yum. And they are delicious! And look sophisticated! I’m very impressed with the recipe and myself, LOL.

      Reply
    2. Dawn L says

      May 07, 2023 at 3:38 pm

      Went to make this today…am I missing something…so you don’t cook it after you add the eggs?? I feel
      Kinda funny about that…I’m gonna follow recipe as directed but yikes hope we don’t get sick. Ughh

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 07, 2023 at 4:50 pm

        No, French silk pie uses raw eggs. I think you shouldn’t make it if you aren’t confident of your eggs or comfortable with the idea.

        Reply
    3. terry says

      May 01, 2023 at 10:42 pm

      Hi
      I am excited to try this recipe
      Also I wanted you to know that erythritol studies show it causes major health problems.
      One of those problems is stroke.
      After using erythritol for a couple of years I had a stroke
      Plus I was always healthy and never any illness of any kind.
      I would suggest getting rid it to be safe

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 02, 2023 at 12:34 pm

        Hi… I am so sorry you had a stroke. I am actually well aware of the study and also well aware of the limitations of the study. I have no plans on getting rid of it when it’s the right sweetener for the job, but I am committed to giving people as many options as possible. If you want a crisp crust in this recipe, you have to use erythritol. I do understand why you wouldn’t want to, however.

        FYI… I’ve been using it for over a decade with no adverse health affects.

        Reply
    4. Mindy says

      May 01, 2023 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      I made this today & it is delicious! Thank you so much for sharing all of your amazing recipes with us.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 02, 2023 at 12:37 pm

        So glad you like them!

        Reply
    5. Kate says

      April 30, 2023 at 2:34 pm

      Carolyn, my locl stores only carry the new version of Swerve which is a blend of erythritol and allulose. Would this work for the crust?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 30, 2023 at 7:38 pm

        Your crust will definitely be a touch softer. But it will still hold up well.

        Reply
    6. Deborah says

      April 30, 2023 at 12:39 pm

      I cannot find allulose here in Canada – is there a substitution?

      Reply

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