French Silk Chocolate Pie

1 package refrigerated pie crust

3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, cut into pieces

1 cup butter, softened (not margarine)

1 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

4 pasteurized eggs

1/2 cup sweetened whipped cream

Heat oven to 400ºF.

Prepare pie crust as directed on package for one crust baked shell using a 9" pie pan.

Bake at 450ºF for 9-11 minutes. Cool completely (30 minutes).

Melt chocolate in microwave. In small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add cooled chocolate and vanilla; blend well. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating at high speed for 2 minutes after each addition. Beat until mixture is smooth and fluffy.

Pour into cooled baked shell. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Top with whipped cream.