*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                        FRENCH SILK PIE   (MHRH24B)
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Pies                             Chocolate
                 Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         Shirley Ferguson
                         Pie crust, 9 inch -- baked
    1      cup           Butter, unsalted -- softened
    2      ounces        Chocolate -- unsweetened*
    2      teaspoons     Vanilla
    4                    Eggs
                         -----GARNISH-----
    1      cup           Whipping cream
    2      tablespoons   Powdered sugar
    1      teaspoon      Vanilla
 
 *Melt chocolate and cool. In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until
fluffy. Blend in chocolate and 2 tsp. vanilla. Add eggs, two at a time, beating 5
minutes after each addition, or until sugar is dissolved and mixture is light and
fluffy. Pour into cooled pie shell.Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until
filling is firm. Whip cream with powdered sugar and 1 tsp.vanilla until stiff.
Garnish pie with whipped cream and grated chocolate before serving.
 
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