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French Silk Pie

French Silk Pie is an elegant and rich dessert featuring a silky-smooth chocolate filling, topped with freshly whipped cream and chocolate curls, nestled in a crisp pie crust.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pie crust (baked)pie crust (baked)pie crust (baked)
  • 1 pie crust baked
  • 4 oz unsweetened chocolate melted
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • whipped cream for topping
  • chocolate curls for topping
  • 1 pie crust baked
  • 4 oz unsweetened chocolate melted
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • whipped cream for topping
  • chocolate curls for topping

Equipment

  • 1 pie pan

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in melted chocolate and vanilla.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  4. Spread filling into cooled pie crust.
  5. Chill several hours or overnight.
  6. Top with whipped cream and chocolate curls before serving.

Notes

For best results, use pasteurized eggs. Serve chilled. The pie can be made a day ahead.