French Chocolate Silk Pie
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic, rich French-style chocolate silk pie featuring a smooth, whipped filling set in a crisp crust. This decadent dessert is perfect for special occasions and requires simple pantry staples.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 0 mins | 3 hours | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowl
- Pie dish
Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cube | Margarine | Softened |
| 3/4 cup | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1 square | Unsweetened Chocolate | Melted and cooled |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla Extract | None |
| 2 | Eggs | None |
| 1 | Pie Shell | Baked or graham cracker crust |
Instructions
Preparation
- Cream the 1 cube margarine and 3/4 cup sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Blend in the 1 square unsweetened chocolate and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- Add 2 eggs one at a time, beating for 5 minutes after each addition until the mixture is light and airy.
- Pour the filling into the 1 baked pie shell and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This pie must be refrigerated for at least 3 hours before serving to ensure the filling sets properly.
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