French Silk Chocolate Pie I

How can something so simple taste so rich and delicious? Butter is creamed and blended with melted chocolate, vanilla, and eggs, then beaten until thick and fluffy, and poured into a baked pie shell. Once the pie chills thoroughly, it can be served with whipped cream and a sprinkling of chopped nuts.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 294 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ cup butter, room temperature
• 1 prepared 8 inch pastry shell, baked and cooled
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream butter in a mixing bowl. Gradually beat in the sugar with an electric mixer until light colored and well blended. Stir in the thoroughly cooled chocolate, and vanilla extract. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating 5 minutes on medium speed after each addition. Spoon the chocolate filling into a cooled, baked pie shell.

Step 2

Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.