French Silk Chocolate Pie

This makes every Monday better!

It’s another Hollymead Monday! This weekend we celebrated the hub’s 30th birthday. He is a big chocolate lover so I consulted the Hollymead recipe box and look what I found…

French Silk Chocolate Pie is something to behold and love. It is perfect for any and all chocolate lovers in your life. I have to make a small confession about this recipe in particular. The recipe card were this recipe was written also states that it comes from the kitchen Mrs. Roger C. Davis.

Another Hollymead mystery is in front of us. Who is Mrs. Roger C. Davis and why is her French Silk Chocolate Pie recipe among the recipes carried on by my grandmother? I posed this question to my dad who couldn’t recall who this person was. He quickly took to the internet (as we all do) to try to unravel the mystery.

Mr. Roger C. Davis was an Associate Professor in the Architecture School (A-School) at the University of Virginia in the 1970’s. My guess is that my grandma probably met his wife as a result of being connected to the university or perhaps they were frequent diners at the inn. My grandparents often entertained members of the university community at the Inn. I don’t know if I ever told you this but, my grandmother was also a cook for two of the fraternities on grounds. It is very cool to think about all of the people who ate her food and might have been impacted by her hospitality. There are probably so many people out there who ate her food and might even have stories I have yet to hear.

I wonder if the Davis family knows of this French Silk Pie that apparently must have been notable enough for my grandmother to have obtained a copy of it in her repertoire. If you are reading this and it turns out you know something about Roger C. Davis or his wife, please send me a note. I would love to learn more!!

French Silk Chocolate Pie

August 3, 2015

by hautepepper

Category Hollymead Mondays

Persons

8

Notes

This recipe contains uncooked (raw) eggs. In my research I have found that most of the French Silk Pie recipes are constructed the same way. I don't believe there is a high risk of food-borne illness but if you have concerns you can consult the internet on other methods for preparing this dish.

Ingredients

• 1 Pie Shell (Baked)
• 1 Cup Butter (2 Sticks)
• 1 1/2 Cup Sugar
• 4 Oz. Unsweetened Chocolate
• 2 Tsp. Vanilla
• 4 Eggs
• Whipped Cream

Instructions

1. It should be noted that I used a store-bought pie crust. You can certainly make your own but this recipe is so easy that I didn't even want to fuss with making my own crust. Whatever crust you use place it in a pie pan and bake until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the crust to cool as you prepare the filling.
2. Melt chocolate using a microwave or double boiler. If using the microwave it is best to put the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat it for 15-30 second intervals. Stirring after each to ensure that the chocolate evenly melts and you don't end up burning the chocolate.
3. Place butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Cream (mix) butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl every now and then to make sure all of the mixture is getting properly mixed. Pour in the melted chocolate and vanilla, continue to mix until the chocolate has been thoroughly incorporated.
4. Add eggs in one at a time, mix for 3-5 minutes after adding each one*. Blend the pie mixture until it is light and fluffy, transfer to the pre-baked pie crust. Cover and place in the fridge for 3 hours at minimum. The longer the pie is in the fridge the better chance it has to firm up.
5. Slice pie and serve with a healthy dollop of whipped cream and shaved chocolate.

Tags

Charlottesville,

Chocolate,

Dessert,

Hollymead,

Pie,

Roger C. Davis

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