Cindy's French Silk Pie

Cindy's French Silk Pie
You can never have too many Mediterranean recipes, so give Cindy's French Silk Pie a try. For 54 cents per serving, you get a dessert that serves 8. Watching your figure? This lacto ovo vegetarian recipe has 394 calories, 4g of protein, and 26g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up sugar, vanillan extract, eggs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 50 minutes. Users who liked this recipe also liked Black Bean Soup - Cindy Style, French Silk Chocolate Cake, and Balthazar Brioche French Toast.

Instructions

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Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Line pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil.
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Bake at 450° for 8 minutes.
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Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.
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In a small saucepan, combine eggs and sugar until blended. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon.
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Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to lukewarm (about 90°), stirring occasionally.
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In a large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat in cocoa until blended.
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Add the cooled sugar mixture; beat on high speed for 5 minutes.
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Spread evenly into crust. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
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Ready In50 m.
Servings8
Health Score0
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