This homemade French silk pie is rich, creamy and unbelievably smooth, with a decadent chocolate filling, flaky buttery pie crust and fluffy homemade whipped cream. It’s an impressive make-ahead dessert that tastes even better than your favorite restaurant pie, without complicated baking techniques!

If you’ve ever had French silk pie from Village Inn or Baker’s Square, you know exactly why people love it! But OH MY GOODNESS, this homemade version takes it to another level! The chocolate flavor is deeper, the filling is silky and almost cheesecake-like, and that buttery crust makes every bite irresistible.

It’s the kind of pie that deserves a permanent spot on your Thanksgiving dessert table!

What Is French Silk Pie?

French silk pie is a classic American dessert made with a rich, whipped chocolate filling, a flaky pie crust and fluffy whipped cream.

Despite its name, French silk pie isn’t actually French! It’s known for its incredibly smooth, almost mousse-like filling made by whipping butter, sugar, melted chocolate and eggs together.

What’s the Difference Between French Silk Pie and Chocolate Cream Pie?

They might look similar, but the fillings are completely different!

• French Silk Pie: Rich, buttery and almost cheesecake-like, with a whipped chocolate filling that’s smooth and airy.
• Chocolate Cream Pie: Made with a cooked chocolate custard or pudding that’s softer and more pudding-like.

If you love a rich chocolate dessert with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, French silk pie is the one for you!

This chocolate cream pie is rich, creamy and loaded with chocolate flavor! Made with a buttery Oreo cookie crust, fluffy chocolate fudge filling and whipped cream topping, it’s an easy no bake dessert that takes just 20 minutes to prep. No oven, no homemade custard and no complicated steps!

You guys, this pie is a chocolate lover’s DREAM! The secret is using chocolate milk with chocolate fudge pudding, then folding it into a sweet cream cheese filling. And that Oreo crust?! STOP IT. Every bite is creamy, chocolatey and absolutely irresistible! This is a cheater chocolate cream pie where no cooking is required!

Chocolate and strawberries are one of those combinations that just make sense, and this Nutella Strawberry Dessert Pizza on Naan is the most delicious proof of that. If you are looking for the perfect grilled dessert pizza to end your next summer cookout, you have absolutely found it.

Warm, pillowy homemade naan hot off the grill, a generous smear of melty Nutella, and fresh, juicy strawberries piled on top. It is indulgent, it is a little unexpected, and it is truly one of those recipes that makes everyone stop and ask what on earth you just made.

This Nutella strawberry pizza came to life on a fun afternoon with my dear friend Deborah from Taste and Tell, and it has been a warm-weather staple ever since. Oh, and Cade? The man who turned down my famous caramel brownies when we were dating because he was on a strict no-sugar kick? He is absolutely obsessed with this pizza. People change. Nutella helps.

Ingredients for Nutella Dessert Pizza

This Grilled Nutella Dessert Pizza keeps things beautifully simple. A handful of pantry staples come together to make the most incredible homemade naan, and then just two toppings take it completely o

These Hershey Kiss Pretzels may look innocent enough, but don’t let that fool you. Sweet, salty, crunchy, and perfectly melty, they’re wildly addictive in the best and worst way. You’ll grab one, promise it’s the last, then find yourself reaching back for more. You’ll love me and curse me at the same time.

Easter Hershey Kiss Pretzels are one of the easiest treats to make! They’re just pretzels, Hershey’s Hugs, and an M&M on top. I remember our two-year-old helping me make them even! He was having a grouchy day, so I plopped him on the counter and thought, chocolate will fix this…. and it did. He unwrapped each Hug and carefully placed them on the pretzels, only sampling a few along the way.

They are a perfect way to get the kids involved in the kitchen!

Ingredients For Easter Hershey Kiss Pretzels

These Hershey Kiss Pretzels are tiny and unassuming. They look like a harmless little treat, but don’t let that fool you. One is never enough. Here’s what you need to make this yummy treat:

• Mini Pretzels: Crunchy, salty base that pairs perfectly with sweet chocolate for the ultimate bite-sized treat.
• Hershey’s Hugs: Softens when warmed to create a creamy chocolate layer that melts over the pretzel.
• Easter M&Ms: Colorful, festive topping that adds a pop of sweetness and a fun crunch.

The last time I made these, my kids kept sneaking back to the Ziplock bag, convinced I wouldn’t notice “just one more.” Spoiler alert: I noticed. Mostly because I was doing the exact same thing right alongside them and they disappeared way sooner than they should have.

Chocolate and cherries just belong together, don’t they? I’ve always believed there’s something incredibly romantic about that combo—rich chocolate, bright cherries, a little burst of tart sweetness—and this chocolate cherry cake brings it all together with almost no effort.

My grandma looooved cherry cordials. I remember having them at her house one Christmas and instantly, the moment I bit into them I knew… these are not for me…haha!

Nowadays my taste buds have grown up quite a bit and I can see how much cherries and chocolate belong together!

Because this cake stays unbelievably moist (thank you, cherry pie filling!), it’s a total crowd-pleaser for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, or honestly any night you want something that feels a little special without getting too fussy. Trust me—one bite and you’ll know why this cake keeps disappearing around here.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Chocolate Cherry Cake

If you’re a chocolate lover, this cake is about to become a new favorite. A boxed chocolate cake mix and canned cherry pie filling come together for a rich, ultra-moist chocolate cherry cake that tastes way more homemade than it is—without the extra effort.

• Easy and Impressive: Because the base starts with a cake mix, the batter comes together in minutes. Mix, bake, cool—done. It’s the kind of dessert that feels special without adding stress to your day.
• Extra Chocolatey: The frosting doubles down on the chocolate with both melted chocolate and cocoa powder for deep, fudgy flavor—no dry or overly sweet frosting here.
• Generously Frosted: The recipe makes enough frosting for a thick, dreamy layer (the way I like it!), but you can use less and stash the rest in the fridge for another dessert if you want.
• Pretty Finishing Touches: Add a sprinkle of chocolate chips or a few extra cherries on top for color and texture—it makes each slice look irresistible.

Slice into squares and serve—no one has to know how easy it was.

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