As requested by Sherwood...

[rowangolightly]

My French Silk pie recipe.

Yes, it's nummy, it's caloric and it's a diabetic's nightmare but sometimes ya just gotta indulge.

FRENCH SILK PIE

pre-made graham cracker crust (the smaller one)
or an oreo crust is yummy, too
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter (soft but not melted)
3 oz. unsweetened chocolate (melted and cooled)
1 tsp vanilla (Penzey's!)
3 lg eggs

Put the chocolate squares in a cup-size measuring cup, put that cup in a slightly larger bowl of water. Place 2-3 minutes on in the microwave but keep checking to make sure just melts. Poke it with a fork 'cause it can melt and still look like it hasn't. This keeps the chocolate from burning which is a mortal sin, yes, it is. Once melted, take the measuring cup out of the water and set it aside to cool.

In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter together on medium speed FOUR MINUTES or until fluffy. Really, you can't beat it too much.
Stir in the cooled chocolate and the vanilla.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly on high speed and scraping the bowl constantly with a spatula. Beat each egg in thoroughly, this is what causes the pie to be so light and fluffy.
Transfer the cholesterol-y goodness to the pie shell.
Cover and chill for a minimum of 5 hours.

Slice in SMALL, THIN slices and enjoy.

It's utterly decadent for such a simple recipe; really, sin on a plate.

Comments

[ladyegreen.livejournal.com]

oh yummmmmm, I wouldn't have any will power either if I had that in my fridge.

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm limiting myself to one tiny slice a day.

[lilychantvestry.livejournal.com]

I just woke up and now I'm drooling. Thanks! ;-)

I love French Silk Pie. And I second the above comment...no will power at all!

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Fortunately, I can walk away from the refrigerator. I'm trying to lose weight but sometimes ya just gotta indulge a tiny bit; we had company so that called for a treat.

[sherwood21.livejournal.com]

*melts*

Oh my. French Silk is my brother's absolute favorite - I may have to make this for Christmas, too.

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

It's really easy; I over-explained it but I think it's helpful to pass along the details of how I make it.

It gets yummy noises from everyone who eats it.

[ladybarnard.livejournal.com]

Oh. my. god. I think I have to make this on the weekend. Chocolate pie is my absolute favorite. And really, I could use some chocolate...

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's a good treat...

[bronxelf-ag001.livejournal.com]

plz to be crossposting?

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Sure, I wondered if you'd want me to....will do, right away.

[joegoda.livejournal.com]

I see a chocolate pie in my future... Thanks, Susi!

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

You're welcome, dear. I guess I take this one for granted; I've been making it for years!

[fairyoffire.livejournal.com]

Ah yes one of MANY things Mark raved about from his trip to Tulsa last week!

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

And now we're slowly eating the rest of it...

[ericcaptdrake.livejournal.com]

WOW what a pic hehe

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

*lol*

That's from the photo shoot for the "Ladies of Faire" benefit calendar that 'Manda (who did the reading at the wedding) did as a RESCU benefit. All 'naughty but covered' pics...it's quite, um, nice!

[markonwall.livejournal.com]

I will vouch for the taste of this pie.. There is nothing better in this world... I wish that I had some of it right now... I just now need to go home and make it.. Oh well maybe this weekend.

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Thank you, dear...and it wasn't even quite set up properly; needed a couple more hours in the 'fridge.

[joegoda.livejournal.com]

Just a jot to say your recipe is scrumptious and quick and fast. The only comment from the folks that took 5 minutes to eat the whole thing was to ask if there was any whipped cream. I'm thinking about making mini pies, with the individual pie shells I can buy at my local grocer's, toss a bit of french vanilla cool whip on top of it, then flake the baker's chocolate on top of that.

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Yep, that's a great idea. I've thought of doing that but never took that time...usually I'm making it at the last minute in a "what in hades am I doing to do for dessert" thing.

Glad you enjoyed it!

[sherwood21.livejournal.com]

Just a quick question - that's 3/4 of a CUP of butter, right?

Maybe I'll freeze some dark chocolate, and use shavings of that over whipped cream, like joegoda suggests. Can't wait to make this, yum yum!

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Yes, it is 3/4 cup....doggonit, I should edit these things more closely!

[persimmontart.livejournal.com]

omg, Kate had this on Thanksgiving, and she didn't send any home with me... and I've been craving French Silk ever since!!! Tippin's just doesn't hold a candle to your pie!!

[rowangolightly.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's a great compliment! Thanks...

And it's SO easy to make, too.

[persimmontart.livejournal.com]

I have been requested to make it for the Varneys' Christmas

[persimmontart.livejournal.com]

oh, and I should add... Tippin's is like eating chocolate pudding by comparison.