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French Silk Pie
Silky chocolate custard filling in a flaky crust, topped with billowy whipped cream. An elegant, make-ahead showstopper.
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(163 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time4 hr
Bake time40 min
Total time8 hr
Makes9
Ingredients
1
1 unbaked Flaky Pie Crust (what I used) or All Butter Pie Crust*
2
egg wash for pie crust: 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon milk or heavy cream
3
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
4
two 4-ounce quality bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate bars (113g each), finely chopped*
5
4 large eggs
6
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
7
3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
8
1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
9
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
10
2 Tablespoons confectioners’ sugar or granulated sugar*
11
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
12
optional for garnish: chocolate curls*
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