{Puttin' on the Ritz} French Silk Pie

 Mother's Day is this weekend, so for all you mothers out there....

I hope you are encouraged and celebrated 

for being the heart of your home!

Know that you are appreciated for all that you DO that is noticed 

and all that goes unnoticed! 

You are beautiful, unique, and valuable to this world 

and to your family!

So, who likes CHOCOLATE?  Me, obviously....

Here's a delicious recipe for a "melt-in-your mouth" French Silk Pie!

It's like a truffle, but in pie form and with whipped cream, woohoo!!

These are the only ingredients (except for the 3 eggs, oops!) you need for the pie.  Heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and chocolate shavings top it off!

PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ   FRENCH SILK PIE

1 c. sugar                                                1 tsp. vanilla

3/4 c.  softened butter                             3 eggs

3 oz. unsweetened chocolate,                 Whipped Cream

   melted and cooled

for the crust:  

1 1/2 sleeves of Ritz crackers

1 stick of butter, melted

Mix together the crushed Ritz crackers and melted butter.  Press into a 9" pie plate.  Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes.

Let cool completely.

Combine sugar and butter in small mixing bowl.  Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.  Add chocolate and vanilla.  Beat until well mixed.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating 2 minutes after each egg.
Spoon filling into cooled crust;  chill until firm.  

Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

For Whipped Cream you can check out my post here.

This recipe is adapted from The Passion of Cooking by Karen Page.

*this recipe does call for raw eggs, so wash shells before cracking, or use pasteurized eggs. 

 And I'm not kidding about the "beating for 2 minutes"!  This is when having a stand mixer comes in handy! Just set your timer and go put a coat of polish on your toes or something!

I love the crumbly and slightly salty Ritz crust!  It pairs well with the sweet truffle-like filling.

ENJOY! and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!

xoxoxo 

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