French Silk Pie

French Silk Pie

Courtesy of The incredible edible egg™ 8 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 10-15 Min. Cook Time • 6 Hrs. Chill Time
Ingredients
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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Nutrition:

Calories: 497; Total Fat: 35g; Saturated Fat: 18g; Cholesterol: 209mg; Total Carbs: 45g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 8g; Sodium: 122mg;