Re: Pies & Pastries
French Silk Chocolate Pie
1 package refrigerated pie crust
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, cut into pieces
1 cup butter, softened (not margarine)
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 pasteurized eggs
1/2 cup sweetened whipped cream
Heat oven to 400ºF.
Prepare pie crust as directed on package for one crust baked shell using a 9" pie pan.
Bake at 450ºF for 9-11 minutes. Cool completely (30 minutes).
Melt chocolate in microwave. In small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add cooled chocolate and vanilla; blend well. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating at high speed for 2 minutes after each addition. Beat until mixture is smooth and fluffy.
Pour into cooled baked shell. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Top with whipped cream.
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