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French Silk Pie

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Makes: 8 servings

What You Need

1
cup 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
cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
1

Here’s How

  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 minutes. ADD cooled egg mixture; beat on high speed 4 to 5 minutes. POUR into pie shell. REFRIGERATE at least 6 hours before serving.

Enjoy

    • Garnish with whipped cream, toasted slivered almonds and chocolate shavings.

      Insider Info

        • Cream of tartar: This acidic ingredient promotes egg coagulation. Without it this pie filling might not be firm enough to slice.
        • Shortcut: A prepared 9-inch graham cracker crumb crust or baked pastry shell can be substituted for homemade.
        • Refrigerate any leftover pie promptly.

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          Nutrition Information

          Per Serving

          Excellent Source: choline and iron

          Good Source: protein, fiber and vitamin A

          calories: 497
          total fat: 35g
          saturated fat: 18g
          polyunsaturated fat: 4g
          monounsaturated fat: 10g
          cholesterol: 209mg
          sodium: 122mg
          carbohydrates: 45g
          dietary fiber: 3g
          protein: 8g
          vitamin A: 772.9IU
          vitamin D: 13.1IU
          folate: 32.1mcg
          calcium: 48.1mg
          iron: 3.8mg
          choline: 109.5mg

          vitamin C: .1mg
          vitamin E: 1.5IU
          trans fat: 1g
          sugars: 35g
          potassium: 229.7mg
          magnesium: 63.5mg
          selenium: 14.8mcg
          phosphorus: 163.5mg
          vitamin B12: .5mcg
          vitamin K: 3.8mcg
          vitamin B6: .1mg
          copper: .6mg
          vitamin B1 - thiamin: .1mg
          manganese: .9mg
          zinc: 2.1mg
          vitamin B2 - riboflavin: .2mg
          vitamin B3 - niacin: .7mg
          omega 3: .6g
          omega 6: 3.6g