French Silk Chocolate Pie III

Very rich chocolate pie that's perfect with coffee! Garnish with whipped cream if desired. Please note: this recipe contains raw eggs. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly and the infirm do not consume raw eggs. Important: be sure to use only fresh eggs for this recipe.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 780 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups butter
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until pale yellow and very fluffy. Blend in the melted chocolate and vanilla. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat in the eggs, one at a time, taking 5 minutes for each egg. Pour filling into baked pie shell. Refrigerate 4 hours before serving.