French Silk Pie Recipe (Chocolate Silk Pie)

InstructionsTo Make the Crust:Step 1: In a food processor, add the sugar, flour, and salt. Pulse until well mixed.Step 2: Add cold water and shortening, then pulse until well mixed and the texture becomes sticky.Step 3: Transfer the dough onto a flat surface. Knead into a ball.Step 4: Wrap the ball of dough with plastic wrap and place it inside the fridge to chill for about an hour or overnight.Step 5: Prepare the oven and preheat to 230 degrees C or 450 degrees F.Step 6: Roll the ball of dough onto a flat surface sprinkled with flour.Step 7: Transfer the dough into a 9-inch pie pan and press the sides to make a crust.Step 8: Place the pie weights over the crust.Step 9: Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until brown.Step 10: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature.To Make the Whipped Cream Filling:Step 1: Whip until stiff peaks form 3/4 cup of whipping cream.Step 2: Place the whipping cream into an airtight container and place it inside the fridge.To Make the Whipped Topping:Step 1: In the bowl of a standing mixer, add the vanilla, powdered sugar, and 1 1/4 cups of whipping cream. Beat until the texture becomes thick.Step 2: Beat for 1 more minute at high speed.Step 3: Transfer the mixture into a piping bag, then place it inside the fridge to chill.To Make the Chocolate Filling:Step 1: Place the chocolate inside the microwave and heat it until melted completely.Step 2: In a mixing bowl, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and butter sugar. Beat until well mixed.Step3: Add the melted chocolate and beat for another minute or until well blended.Step 4: Add eggs gradually and beat every addition.Step 5: Add 3/4 cup of whipping cream and stir until well mixed.To Assemble the French Silk Pie:Step 1: Spread the chocolate filling on top of the pie crust.Step 2: Place it inside the fridge to chill for about 4 hours.Step 3: Serve and enjoy!