Silk Chocolate Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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24 Oreo cookies, crushed into fine crumbs, with cream filling.
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted.
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1 cup heavy cream.
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8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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3 large eggs, at room temperature.
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3/4 cup granulated sugar.
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1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pieces.
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Additional whipped cream for serving.
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Chocolate shavings for garnish.
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
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Combine crushed Oreo crumbs and melted butter. Press into bottom and up sides of pie dish. Bake 8 minutes, then cool completely.
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Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
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Melt chocolate over double boiler or in microwave until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract, let cool slightly.
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Whisk eggs and sugar in heatproof bowl over simmering water until warm. Remove from heat and beat with mixer for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
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Add softened butter gradually, beating well. Fold in melted chocolate until incorporated. Fold in whipped cream until no streaks remain.
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Pour filling into cooled crust. Smooth top. Chill at least 2 hours until set. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
# Notes:
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Use room temperature ingredients for best texture.
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Can be stored in refrigerator up to 3 days.
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Can be frozen for up to 2 months.