FRENCH SILK CHOCOLATE PIE

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One of the very first pies I learned how to make! Rich and creamy and very decadent! Also including for you my own little variations for holidays and special occaisions. VERY easy to make. Enjoy! :D (Photo by kzbhansen)

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Chocolate

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 graham cracker crust for an 8" pie, homemade or purchased
1 stick butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate squares, melted and cooled
1 tsp. vanilla
2 large eggs
sweetened whipped cream, cool whip or redi-whip
grated chocolate or chocolate curls
maraschino cherries, optional

Steps:

  • 1. In microwave, melt chocolate in small bowl, set aside to cool. (Stir occaisionally.) In mixer bowl, cream butter, gradually add sugar, cream well. Mix in melted, cooled chocolate and vanilla. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating 5 minutes each, and scraping sides and bottom of bowl often to incorporate all grains of sugar. Spoon and smooth into pie crust. Chill until set, about 1 hour. Serve topped with sweetened whipped cream, chocolate shavings and a maraschino cherry. *Double this recipe for a 9-inch deep dish pie. Variations: add, in addition to vanilla, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, tint Cool Whip pink for Valentines day, green for St Patty's day. Top with crushed peppermint sticks/candy canes just before serving for Christmas. Add, in addition to vanilla, a 1/2 tsp. almond extract. Can sprinkle with chocolate shavings, finely chopped or sliced almonds, and/or crushed toffee bits. Whipped cream can be tinted a very pale yellow for a buttery look.

Conde Martinez
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I found this pie to be a bit too sweet, but overall it was still a good dessert.


Jolie Mote
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This pie is a bit too rich for my taste, but it's still very good.


Troy Sublett
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This is the best chocolate pie I've ever had. The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent.


Ishwor Timalsina
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I'm not a big baker, but this pie was easy to make and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Samim Usman
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This pie is always a hit at my holiday parties. It's the perfect dessert to end a special meal.


Kamanzi Jonnan
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I made this pie for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Basir Ahmad
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a pie that is both beautiful and delicious.


Pattullo Gervais
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I've tried a lot of French silk pie recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of chocolate and creaminess.


Liam Bolan
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This pie is so decadent, it's like eating a chocolate cloud. I can't get enough of it!


Mahbub Ullah
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate pie, but this one is an exception. The filling is so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate flavor is just perfect.


Krystal Boudreaux
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This pie is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for my family. It's always a hit!


Kristina Worley
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I love how easy this pie is to make. I can always count on it to turn out perfectly.


Isaac Robare
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This was the first time I ever made a French silk pie and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the pie was delicious.


shahnawaz shinwari
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This pie is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it.


Jalien Mendoza
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing!


Jim Tzhmagiwrghs
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The pie crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was smooth and creamy. The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent, and the whipped cream topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Mindy Bindy
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This pie was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the smooth and creamy texture, and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again!


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