Creamy French Silk Pie

Rick and Pam Mollica

Delicious and easy to make.


 

Crust

  • 15-ounce package ready-made pie crusts
  • 1 teaspoon flour

Filling

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1-1/2 cups milk
  • 6-ounce package (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1-1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
 

Directions

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare pick crust according to package directions for unfilled one-crust pie using 9-inch pie pan. Bake at 450 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely.
  • In medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; blend well.
  • Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat until mixture boils, stirring constantly.
  • Reserve one tablespoon chocolate chips for topping. Add remaining chocolate chips and vanilla, stirring until melted and smooth. Pour into large mixing bowl; cover surface with plastic wrap. Cool to room temperature.
  • In large bowl, combine whipping cream and powdered sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Reserve 1-1/2 cups for topping. Beat cooled chocolate mixture at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute; fold chocolate mixture into whipped cream. Spoon evenly into cooled crust. Top with reserved whipped cream. Chop reserved chocolate chips; sprinkle over top.
  • Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate any remaining dessert. 10 servings.
 

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