French Silk Pie
"Bittersweet chocolate and Dutch-process cocoa meld with a shot of fresh brewed coffee to give an ultra-rich flavor to this creamy French silk pie. A frothy meringue is the secret to lightening the brown sugar-sweetened filling...."
INGREDIENTS
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Prep Time: 30 min Serves: 10
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Cook Time: 4 1/4 hours (including chilling time) Level: Moderate
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Bittersweet chocolate and Dutch-process cocoa meld to give an ultra-rich flarour to this creamy French silk pie. A frothy meringue is the secret to lightening the brown sugar-sweetened filling.
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Crust:
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30 chocolate wafers, (see Tip)
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2 tablespoons chopped pitted dates
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2 tablespoons water
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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Filling:
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2 tablespoons warm water
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1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup low-fat milk
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8 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, divided
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process
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2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons dried egg whites, (see Ingredient Note), reconstituted according to package directions
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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