French Silk Chocolate Pie

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French Silk Chocolate Pie
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  • Total Time 20 min Ico-add
  • Yield 1 Pie
  • Level Easy

French silk chocolate pie is absolutely delicious. This updated recipe for the classic no-bake dessert is simple to make and produces a wonderful mix of flavors.
 

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 pasteurized eggs (or 1 cup egg substitute)
  • 1 pie crust, baked and cooled
  • For the topping:
  • 1/2 cup sweetened whipped cream
  • Chocolate curls, if desired
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Directions

  1. 1. In a double boiler, or bowl over simmering water, melt the chocolate; let cool.
  2. 2. In a mixing bowl beat the butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. 3. Beat in the cooled chocolate and vanilla until well blended.
  4. 4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating on high speed two minutes after each addition; beat until mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  5. 5. Pour into pie shell. Refrigerate at least two hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls.
  6. 6. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.
 
 
  • Did you know?

    French silk chocolate pie supposedly dates back to France in the 1600s. It was introduced to the U.S. by Betty Cooper, Kensington, MD, at the 1951 Pillsbury Bake-Off contest where she won the $1,000 first place prize for her gourmet recipe.