"A fabulous recipe for the iconic French Silk Pie...."
INGREDIENTS
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1¼ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter (chilled, cut into ¼-inch slices)
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¼ cup solid vegetable shortening (chilled, cut into 2 pieces)
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2 tablespoons vodka (chilled)
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2 tablespoons ice water
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1 cup heavy cream
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8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped)
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3 eggs
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons water
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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8 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature, cut into ½-inch pieces)
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Chocolate curls (optional)