Lyons Family Cookbook

Chocolate Silk Pie

1

unbaked pastry shell (9 inches) using Classic or Fool-Proof Pie Crust recipe

1

jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme

1

cup

(6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

1/4

cup

butter, cubed

2

oz

unsweetened chocolate

2

Tbs

strong brewed coffee

1

cup

heavy whipping cream, whipped

TOPPING:

1

cup

heavy whipping cream

2

Tbs

confectioners' sugar

Chocolate curls, optional

1

Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.

2

Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, combine the marshmallow creme, chocolate chips, butter, unsweetened chocolate and coffee; cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Cool. Fold in whipped cream; pour into crust.

3

For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over filling. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Garnish with chocolate curls if desired.

Source

Source: Taste of Home