French Silk Pie

Name: French Silk Pie
Yield: 10
Ingredients: For the Crust:; 30 chocolate wafers (see Ingredient Notes); 2 tablespoons chopped pitted dates; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon canola oil; For the Filling:; 1 tablespoon brewed coffee; 1 tablespoon water; 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup 1% milk; 8 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, divided; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-process; 2 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) chocolate, chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons dried egg whites (see Ingredient notes), reconstituted according to package directions (equivalent to 3 egg whites); 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; chocolate shavings (see Tip), optional; Ingredient Notes: Many commercial cookies and wafers contain partially hydrogenated oil, a source of trans-fatty acids. Fortunately, brands made without these oils, such as Newman’s Own Organics and Mi-Del, are every bit as tasty. Look for them

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"A creamy meringue is the secret to lightening the filling of this ultra-rich chocolate pie. Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days...."

INGREDIENTS

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For the Crust:

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30 chocolate wafers (see Ingredient Notes)

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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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For the Filling:

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1 tablespoon brewed coffee

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1 tablespoon 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 1% 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 (not unsweetened) chocolate, chopped

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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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2 tablespoons dried egg whites (see Ingredient notes), reconstituted according to package directions (equivalent to 3 egg whites)

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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

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chocolate shavings (see Tip), optional

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Ingredient Notes: Many commercial cookies and wafers contain partially hydrogenated oil, a source of trans-fatty acids. Fortunately, brands made without these oils, such as Newman’s Own Organics and Mi-Del, are every bit as tasty. Look for them

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