CHOCOLATE SILK PIE

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Light yet rich, this magical dessert is like the grown-up version of the chocolate pudding pie of your youth. It requires a bit more work, but nothing terribly taxing. Just whip melted chocolate, butter and eggs into a mousse, and then pour it all into a chocolate cookie crust. Chill and enjoy. It's the perfect make-ahead dessert for a crowd.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield About 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups ground chocolate wafers (from about 30 cookies)
1/3 cup sugar
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon brandy (optional)
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the chocolate crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Add the butter and stir until well mixed. Reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture, then press the rest into a 9-inch pie plate, pressing it evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the plate. Bake for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Make the filling: Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in the salt, vanilla and brandy, if using. Add the chocolate and mix well. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Scrape the filling into the pie shell and sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top. Refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Cut into wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 481, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 169 milligrams, Sugar 38 grams, TransFat 1 gram

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