Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 - egg whites (save yolks for filling)
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup(s) sugar
  • 1/2 cup(s) ground pecans (optional)
  • FILLING
  • 1/2 cup(s) butter
  • 3/4 cup(s) sugar
  • 2 - egg yolks
  • 2 - whole eggs
  • 2 ounce(s) unsweetened chocolate (melted & cooled)
  • 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
  • TOPPING
  • 8 ounce(s) whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoon(s) sugar

Instruction

  • For meringue crust, beat egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla on high speed until foamy. Then, while still beating, gradually add sugar, beating after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until whites are glossy and stand in peaks. If using, stir in nuts.
  • Spread mixture on bottom and sides of a generously greased 9" pie plate (or a parchment paper lined pie plate) with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake at 225 degrees for 1 hour. Turn off oven and let crust dry in oven w/door closed for an hour.
  • French Silk Filling: Cream butter and sugar. Add egg yolks and beat until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in melted chocolate and vanilla. Pour into cooled crust.
  • Whip cream until peaks and then beat in sugar to sweeten. Cover the chocolate filling with whipped cream. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings, chocolate curls, ground chocolate or ground pecans. Refrigerate a couple of hours or overnight. Keep any leftovers refrigerated.