French Silk Pie

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat 1 egg in a bowl; brush over entire pie crust surface, including edges. Prick holes into bottom and sides of crust with a fork.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Combine white sugar and remaining 2 eggs in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat; stir continuously, adjusting heat as needed to make sure it does not boil or bubble, until mixture coats the back of a spoon and an instant-read thermometer reads 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 10 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Off heat, stir in melted chocolate and vanilla extract; cool to lukewarm temperature, 15 to 20 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Beat butter in a separate large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy; add chocolate mixture. Continue to beat on high speed until thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Beat cold heavy cream in a separate bowl until slightly thick. Add confectioners' sugar all at once; continue to beat on medium to medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture, stirring very gently so as not to decrease the volume by stirring too much. Pour into the prepared pie crust; chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)