Classic French Silk Pie

Ingredients

• 1 baked 9-inch pastry shell, cooled

• 12 tablespoons (1 ½ sticks) butter, at room temperature

• 1 cup Imperial brand granulated sugar

• 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled

• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

• 3 large eggs

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1 package Whip-It (optional)

• Chocolate curls or shavings, to garnish if desired

Instructions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar for about 2 minutes, till light and fluffy. With mixer running, gradually add melted chocolate and the vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating at medium speed for 5 minutes after each addition. Pour filling into cooled crust. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 4 hours.

2. Before serving, whip one cup of heavy cream, adding sugar and vanilla to taste. I also add an envelope of Whip-It to stabilize the cream. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.

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