French Silk Pie

Rich and delectable, you will savour ever bite.  A chocolate lovers dream dessert!


Pie Crust - 9 inch 

1 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup melted butter

Directions

Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon and melted butter in a mixing bowl.  Mix until well blended. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate.

Pre-bake the crust at 350°F for 10 minutes.


Silk Pie Ingredients

2 ounces/4 squares unsweetened chocolate
3 Tablespoons Grand Marnier
2 Tablespoons instant coffee (optional)
1 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup ground hazelnuts

Melt the chocolate, stir in the Grand Marnier & instant coffee, if adding.  Cream the butter and sugar together.  Beat in the eggs one at a time.  Stir in chocolate mixture and nuts.  Pour into a cold pie crust. 

Garnish with fresh raspberries or fruit of choice.  Refrigerate.

Original recipe: Maestro Fresh Besch

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