Makeover French Silk Pie Recipe

Name: Makeover French Silk Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9 inch) pastry for single-crust pie (baked and cooled); 1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin; 1 ¼ cups cold nonfat milk, divided; ⅔ cup sugar; ¼ cup cornstarch; ¼ cup baking cocoa; 3 egg yolks; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups whipped topping; chocolate curls (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (9 inch) pastry for single-crust pie (baked and cooled)
1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 ¼ cups cold nonfat milk, divided
⅔ cup sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
¼ cup baking cocoa
3 egg yolks
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups whipped topping
chocolate curls (optional)

1
In a small heavy saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1 cup milk; let stand for 1 minute.
2
Cook over medium-low heat until bubbles form around sides of pan.
3
Meanwhile, sift the sugar, cornstarch and cocoa into a small bowl.
4
Combine egg yolks and remaining milk; whisk into sugar mixture until blended.
5
Add a small amount of hot milk mixture to sugar mixture; return all to saucepan, whisking constantly.
6
Whisk vigorously over medium heat as mixture begins to thicken (mixture will become very thick).
7
Bring to a boil; whisk 2 minutes longer.
8
Remove from the heat; whisk in butter and vanilla.
9
Transfer to a large metal mixing bowl.
10
Lightly coat waxed paper with nonstick cooking spray; press onto surface of cocoa mixture.
11
Refrigerate for 45-60 minutes or until mixture reaches 80 degrees.
12
Beat the cocoa mixture on high speed for 3-4 minutes or until smooth and glossy, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
13
Fold in whipped topping until blended well.
14
Spread evenly into crust.
15
Refrigerate for 2 hours.
16
Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired.
17
Cover leftovers tightly with foil; store in refrigerator.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9 inch) pastry for single-crust pie (baked and cooled), 1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin, 1 ¼ cups cold nonfat milk, divided, ⅔ cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Makeover French Silk Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Makeover French Silk Pie

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