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French Silk Pie
Courtesy of The incredible edible egg™ 8 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 10-15 Min. Cook Time • 6 Hrs. Chill TimeIngredients |
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1 c. sugar |
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar |
6 eggs |
1 Tbsp. water |
4 squares (1-oz.each) unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped |
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla |
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, room temperature |
1 graham cracker nut crumb crust or basic baked piecrust |
Directions:
1. Mix sugar and cream of tartar in medium saucepan. Add eggs and water; beat until well blended. Add chocolate; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and temperature reaches 160°F. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat immediately.
2. Cool quickly: Set pan in larger pan of ice water. Stir vigorously until temperature of mixture falls to 80°F to 90°F. Remove pan from ice water. Stir in vanilla.
3. Beat butter in mixer bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 min. Add cooled egg mixture; beat on high speed 4 to 5 min. Pour into pie shell. Refrigerate at least 6 hrs. before serving.
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