French Silk Chocolate Pie

Yes, I do love chocolate.  Can't you tell?:)  This pie is divine!  It really is super silky and absolutely delicious.  It's very important to use pasteurized egg product, since the filling of this pie is not cooked.  Enjoy!

 Ingredients:
-1 9-inch (the deep type) pie crust
-4 oz unsweetened chocolate, cut into pieces
-1 cup butter, softened (do not use margarine)
-1 cup sugar
-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
-1 cup pasteurized egg product
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 F.  Bake pie crust for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from oven and let it cool completely.
Melt chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat.  Stir constantly.  Remove from heat and let cool.  In mixer, beat butter until fluffy.  Add sugar gradually.  Beat until light and fluffy.  Add vanilla and cooled chocolate.  Mix well. 
Add egg product, 1/4 cup at a time, beating at high speed for 2 minutes after each addition (it's important because this is what gives it the silky texture).  Pour mixture into cooled pie crust.  Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.  Top with whipped cream and enjoy!