Brownie Bottom Chocolate Silk Pie
Ingredients
- For the crust
- 1 brownie recipe (linked below)
- For the filling
- 4ounces dark chocolate (at least 60% cacao)
- 1cup (2 sticks) of butter at room temperture
- 1 1/2cups super fine baking sugar
- 1teaspoon vanilla
- 4 large eggs, cold
- For the whipped cream topping
- 1cup heavy whipping cream
- 2tablespoons powdered sugar
- Shaved chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare your brownies according to this recipe or your favorite brownie mix—baking them for 30 minutes in a well-greased pie plate. Allow to cool completely.
- Once the brownie crust has cooled, begin to make the filling. Melt chocolate and cool slightly. In a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until light (about 2 minutes).
- Scrape down the side of the bowl, and add the melted chocolate and vanilla. Blend well and then switch to the whisk attachment.
- Add the cold eggs one at a time, whisking 5 minutes after each addition. This will take you a total of 20 minutes for the 4 eggs.
- Spread the filling onto your cooled brownie pie crust and chill 4 hours (overnight is best).
- Before serving, whisk your cream with the powdered sugar until you have stiff peaks, spread on the pie and top with some extra shaved chocolate.
This recipe from Honest Cooking was republished with permission. It originally appeared on Well Floured as Brownie Bottom French Silk Pie.