*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       French Silk Pie (MHRH24B)

Recipe By     : Shirley Ferguson
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pies                             Chocolate

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Baked pie crust (9")
   1      c             Unsalted butter -- softened
   2      oz            Unsweetened chocolate -- melt
                        - and cool
   2      ts            Vanilla
   4                    Eggs
                        Garnish:
   1      c             Whipping cream
   2      tb            Powdered sugar
   1      ts            Vanilla

In large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Blend in
chocolate and 2 ts vanilla. Add eggs, two at a time, beating
5 minutes after each addition, or until sugar is dissolved and
mixture is light and fluffy. Pour into cooled pie shell. Refrigerate
for at least 2 hours, or until filling is firm. Whip cream with
powdered sugar and 1 ts vanilla until stiff. Garnish pie with whipped
cream and grated chocolate before serving.


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