Heavenly French Silk Pie

Dinner with friends! Hooray! 


I love having friends over because it means I get to make something "fancy" and y'all know how I like my food to be fancy!


The hubbs is grilling salmon and our friends are bringing tons of fresh veggies from the garden...so, of course I'll be serving a decadent pie! 


I usually always make my own pie crust. Today, however, I was running short on time. Not only was I cleaning and preparing for dinner, but it's Day One of Bread Making! 


Grandmama gave me her super secret bread starter and recipe...and it's AWESOME. Sorry, but I cannot share it with you ;)


Instead of making the crust today, I bought it from Kroger. If you're using store bought crust, check the ingredients. Find the crust with the least amount of ingredients and trans fats. 




The Ingredients:


CRUST
8 T chilled, salted butter, cubed
1/3 C pecan halves
1 1/3 C all purpose flour (you could use Whole Wheat)
1/4 C firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt


FILLING
12 T salted butter, room temperature
1 C granulated sugar
3 oz. unsweetened chocolate (I actually used semi-sweet for this)
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 
3 large eggs
whipped cream




How To:


CRUST


Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 9 inch pie plate and set aside. 
Grind pecans (in a food processor). 
Combine flour, pecans, sugar, and salt. 
Pour all of the mixture into the pie plate and press it firmly into the plate and up the sides. 
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.


FILLING


Start by creaming the butter and sugar until it is light and fluffy-about 2 minutes. 
With the mixer running, gradually add melted chocolate and vanilla. 
Add eggs 1 at a time. Beat at medium speed for 5 minutes each. 
Pour the filling into the crust. 


Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight. 
Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. 




The Result:


Remember, if you're expecting, be careful of the raw eggs. You may want to try another recipe without eggs. I'll try to find one and post it for you :)


I LOVE this pie! I requested that my mama make this for my birthday and I almost ate the whole thing by myself. 


It's so light and fluffy, but surprisingly filling. It's REALLY rich too (but totally worth every calorie!)


I'll let you know how my friends like it and post pictures soon!