24 November, 2024
French Silk Pie
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French Silk Pie
This is a beloved recipe from Rosemary Esler. It is so light and creamy. I have yet to meet someone who does not love this pie,
Servings: 7 slices
Ingredients
- 1-6 ounce deep dish pie shell, baked and cooled
- 1 cup unsalted buttered, softened
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 large eggs
- 8 ounces heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Deep dish pie shell, baked and cooled
- Melt the chocolate and set aside to cool completely
- Beat sugar and butter on medium high until light and fluffy, about 7 minutes.
- Add cooled chocolate and vanilla and mix.
- Add eggs 1 at a time beating for 3 minutes with each addition.
- Pour filling into cooled pie shell and chill while you make the whipping cream.
- Whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Spread on top of the chocolate filling and chill overnight if possible. Garnish with shaved chocolate if desired.