French Silk Pie Recipe

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From Le Mouton Noir, Saratoga California, 1987.

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Servings: 12
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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Belgium Chocolate (dark, semi-sweet)
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 pound 7 ounces sweet butter (softened)
  • 1 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans (chopped)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 baked graham cracker crust (recipe follows)

Directions

  1. Melt the chocolate with cream slowly in a double boiler. Meanwhile, whip the butter and sugar together in a mixer (DO NOT OVER WHIP) till just incorporated. Add eggs, whip again till just incorporated. Add chocolate mixture after chocolate is melted and still warm, stir by hand until smooth and the butter is completely melted. Then add vanilla and pecans, stir to incorporate and pour into a 10" springform pan lined with a graham cracker crust. Chill at least 6 hours or over night. Remove at least 2 hours before serving and serve at room temperature. This pie may be made 4 -5 days ahead but should be kept refrigerated.
  2. Graham Cracker Crust
  3. Makes one 10" crust
  4. 2-3 cups crushed graham crackers
  5. 4-6 ounces melted butter
  6. Mix crumbs and butter together, press into a 10" springform pan and bake for 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 41g
Recipe makes 12 servings
Calories 129  
Calories from Fat 58 45%
Total Fat 6.62g 8%
Saturated Fat 2.95g 12%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 34mg 1%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Total Carbs 15.4g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugars 13.7g 9%
Protein 2.28g 4%
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