Super-Easy French Silk Pie
Submitted by QueenGoodEats_PC
I made this for Labor Day and everyone raved. I have been ordered to make this again on Thanksgiving and Christmas. You guys have to try this!
- 1 pre-made pie pastry crust
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup butter (no margarine!)
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate ( 3 oz melted and cooled)
- 1½ tsp vanilla or rum extract
- 3 eggs (make sure they are fresh)
- 1 small carton of whipping cream
- 1 pinch sugar to sweeten whipped cream
Place pastry dough in a 9" pie plate. Flute the edges and prick bottom with a fork to vent.
Bake in a 450 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Make sure the crust does not over brown.
Cool on a wire rack.
Cream the sugar and butter until fluffy. Blend in 3 oz. cooled chocolate and flavoring.
Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat well after each addition.
Scrape the sides well, using a folding motion, and turn out into the pie shell.
Cover well with plastic wrap and chill overnight
Before serving, whip cream and add sugar. Top pie with whipped cream and shaved pieces of chocolate from remaining ounce.
- If you want to ensure your pastry doesn't puff, lay a square of foil inside and pour in a bag of dried beans. Leave in for 9 minutes while you bake. Then remove and cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the fluted part is golden brown.
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