French Silk Chocolate Pie
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Pillsbury.com (from RecipeThing user sanzohoushi)
Categories: chocolate, dessert, pie
Ingredients
- 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, cut into pieces
- 1 C butter (do not use margarine)
- 1 C sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 4 eggs
- Pie crust (Oreo or other dark chocolate pie crust works best, but you can use any crust)
Directions
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In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate over low heat; cool
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In small bowl with electric mixer, beat butter on medium speed until fluffy
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Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy
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Beat in cooled chocolate and vanilla until well blended
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Add eggs 1 at a time, beating on high speed 2 minutes after each addition; beat until mixture is smooth and fluffy
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Pour into prepared pie crust
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Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving
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Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls
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Store in refrigerator.