This is a great change on your standard chocolate pie.
French Silk Pie
French silk pie is so easy to make, enjoy this chocolate dessert anytime.
Print Pin RatePrep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 571kcal
Ingredients
Filling
- 4 ounces butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream whipped
- 1 tablespoon creme de cacao
Meringue Pie Shell
- 3 egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Meringue Pie Shell
- Combine the egg whites, salt and cream of tartar and beat to a stiff foam. Beat in the vanilla. Add the sugar gradually, beating until peaks are formed and the sugar is dissolved.Spread in a well-greased 9-inch pie tin. Build up the sides; sprinkle the bottom with chopped nuts. Bake in a 275-degree oven for 1 hour. Cool and fill.
Filling
- Beat softened butter in the electric mixer until fluffy. Add the sugar gradually and beat until smooth. Melt the chocolate over hot water and add with vanilla to the creamed mixture. Beat in. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating 4 minutes each time.
Pour this mixture into Meringue Pie Shell and top with whipped cream flavored with creme de cacao.
Nutrition
Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 149mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 22.7% | Vitamin C: 0.3% | Calcium: 5% | Iron: 7%
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Liz says
February 28, 2012 at 11:23 pmThis pie was really good! I used Chocolate flavoring instead of the creme de cacao. Next time I’ll try it with the cream de cacao.