• COMBINE flour and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
• ADD shortening in small cubes. Cut shortening with two knives or a pastry blender until you get pieces that are pea-sized.
• SPRINKLE ice water by about a teaspoon at a time over the flour/shortening mixture.
• GENTLY turn the dough with your fingers so it gets exposed to the water. You’re NOT mixing, just trying to moisten all of the flour/shortening mixture. Gradually, all of the flour mixture will be moistened. Gently pat the dough into a ball (It should come together easily but not be sticky).
• WRAP in plastic wrap and keep in the fridge until you’re ready to use.
• HEAT oven to 450°F. Roll the dough into a circle that’s about 1/8” thick. Carefully transfer the crust into a 9” pie plate. Trim the edges and shape as desired. Price the bottom of the pie crust and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

Filling

• CREAM the 1 1/2 sticks of butter, vanilla, peppermint extract and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes) in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.
• ADD the melted chocolate and mix until combined.
• ADD 1 egg and beat for 5 minutes. Add second egg and beat for another 5 minutes, and then add the third egg, beating for another 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides if necessary
• SCRAPE the chocolate filling into the pie crust using a rubber spatula. Carefully cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. When ready to serve, top with peppermint whipped cream, crushed peppermint candies and chocolate shaving.

Peppermint Whipped Cream

• COMBINE whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and peppermint extract in a large bowl. With an electric hand mixer, beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Serve immediately with Chocolate-Peppermint French Silk Pie.
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• *See nutrition information for fat and saturated fat content.