1 | (9-inch) | baked pastry shell |
3 | (1-ounce) squares | unsweetened or semi-sweet chocolate |
1 | (14-ounce) can | Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk) |
1/4 | tsp. | salt |
1/4 | cup | hot water |
2 | egg yolks | |
1 | tsp. | vanilla extract |
1 | cup | (1/2 pint) whipping cream |
Additional whipped cream |
In heavy saucepan, over medium heat, melt chocolate with sweetened condensed milk and salt. Cook stirring rapidly until very thick and bubbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Add water and egg yolks; cook and stir rapidly until mixture thickens and bubbles again. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool 15 minutes. Chill thoroughly, about 30 minutes; stir. In large mixer bowl, beat 1 cup whipping cream until stiff; fold into cooled chocolate mixture. Pour into prepared pastry shell. Chill 3 hours or until set. Spread top with additional whipped cream; garnish as desired.