Lighter French Silk Pie Recipe

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Lighter French Silk Pie
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Coat 9 pie pan with cooking spray.
  3. Combine chocolate wafers and dates in food processor. (Note: You can use another brand of chocolate wafers, but try to find one with no hydogenated oils or you'll be adding lots of fat you don't need) Chop finely. Add water and oil and process until moistened. Press into bottom and sides of pie pan.
  4. Bake crust 10 minutes until crisp. Set aside to cool.
  5. Combine coffee and water in bowl. Sprinkle gelatin on top and set aside.
  6. Whisk egg, milk, 3 tablespoons brown sugar and cocoa in small saucepan. When wmooth, turn heat on low and continue whisking until thickened. Do not simmer.
  7. Remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture; stir until dissolved.
  8. Add chocolate and vanilla, stirring until melted. Set aside cool 30 minutes.
  9. With electric mixer on low speed, beat together egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl. When frothy, raise speed to high and beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add 5 tablespoons brown sugar, beating until smooth and glossy.
  10. Whisk 1/4 of meringue into chocolate mixture until smooth. Fold chocolate mixture into remaining meringue with whisk.
  11. Spoon into the crust and chill, uncovered, 3 hours.
  12. Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving.
  13. Need chocolate shavings? Make your own!Place block of chocolate (at least 2 oz) on wax paper. Microwave on Defrost 10-25 seconds until slightly softened. With swivel-bladed veggie peeler, shave into curls.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 129.24 Kcal (541 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.1g 9%
Cholesterol 17.94mg 6%
Sodium 48.73mg 2%
Potassium 130.33mg 3%
Total Carbs 16.43g 5%
Sugars 11.2g 45%
Dietary Fiber 1.26g 5%
Protein 3.4g 7%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 28.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 244.75 Kcal (1025 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.54g 9%
Cholesterol 33.98mg 6%
Sodium 92.29mg 2%
Potassium 246.8mg 3%
Total Carbs 31.11g 5%
Sugars 21.2g 45%
Dietary Fiber 2.38g 5%
Protein 6.43g 7%
Iron 1.1mg 3%
Calcium 54.7mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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