French Silk Pie

French Silk Pie

Posted by Super Madcow

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You have to let the pastry cool for 30 mins.

You need to let the chocolate set before putting the topping on.

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You Will Need (15 things)

  • Base

  • 1 1/2 cup Plain Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tbsp Sugar
  • 7 1/2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Vodka Ice cold
  • 6-7 tbsp Water Ice cold

  • Filling

  • 10 oz Chocolate
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter

  • Garnish

  • Cream
  • Chocolate Sprinkles

Steps (12 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Base...

    Combine flour, salt & sugar.

  2. 2

    Add butter & shortening.

    Rub to fine bread crumbs.

  3. 3

    Add vodka & enough water to make a dough.

    Roll into a smooth ball.

    Wrap in cling film & place in the fridge for 30 mins.

  4. 4

    Heat oven 175 degrees.

    Roll out the dough & place in tin..

    Bake blind for 15-17 mins until cooked through.

    Remove from the oven & cool completely.

  5. 5

    Filling...

    Melt chocolate.

    Set aside.

  6. 6

    In a pan gently heat the eggs & sugar until thickened & coats the spoon.

  7. 7

    Remove from the heat.

    Add chocolate.

    Set aside

  8. 8

    Cream the butter.

    Add the chocolate mixture

    Whisk until thick

  9. 9

    Fold in 1 cup of wipped cream.

  10. 10

    Spread on top of the base.

    Place in fridge until set.

  11. 11

    Top with wipped cream & sprinkles.

  12. 12

    Cut & serve.