Chocolate Silk Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Combine the chocolate crumbs and sugar in a bowl.
3. 3
   Add the butter and stir until well mixed.
4. 4
   Reserve 1/2 cup of the mixture, then press the rest into a 9-inch pie plate, pressing it evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the plate.
5. 5
   Bake for 8 minutes.
6. 6
   Set aside to cool.
7. 7
   Make the filling: Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
8. 8
   Mix in the salt, vanilla and brandy, if using.
9. 9
   Add the chocolate and mix well.
10. 10
    Add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition.
11. 11
    Scrape the filling into the pie shell and sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture over the top.
12. 12
    Refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
13. 13
    Cut into wedges and serve.