french silk pie

Chicago, IL
Updated on Jun 20, 2011

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prep time 10 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - baked 9 inch pie shell
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 3 - 1 oz squares unsweetened chocolate melted and cooled
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1 cup chilled whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

How To Make french silk pie

  • Step 1
    Bake pie shell according to directions on package. Melt chocolate squares in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring to prevent burning. Turn off heat and let chocolate cool.
  • Step 2
    Beat sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla, cream of tartar, and melted, cooled chocolate.
  • Step 3
    Add eggs and beat mixture until light and fluffy on low to medium speed. Beat about 3 minutes. Pour beaten mixture into the cooled pie shell and refrigerate until set (3 - 4 hours).
  • Step 4
    In a chilled mixing bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar with a chilled beater until mixture is stiff. Top set pie with whipped cream. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

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