makes two 9" pies
Serving: 16 (8 slices per pie)
6 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened baking chocolate
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter
3 3/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
6 large eggs
1 package (15 ounces; 2 crusts) refrigerated pie crusts
Whipped cream from an aerosol can, for garnish (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Place the chocolate and butter in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, cover with a paper towel, and microwave, uncovered, on high just until the chocolate and butter are almost melted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the microwave and stir until the chocolate and butter are finished melting, about 1 minute.
Add the sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate and butter. Whisk the eggs lightly in a bowl and add them to the chocolate mixture. Whisk until well combined.
Place each pie crust in an 8-inch glass pie pan, following the directions on the package, and crimp the edges in a decorative fashion. Pour half the chocolate mixture into each pie crust.
Place the pies on the middle rack of the oven and bake just until the pie filling is set, about 40 minutes.
Remove the pies from the oven and let them

on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
Garnish the pies with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired, and serve.
The pies can be stored, covered, at room temperature for up to 24 hours or frozen for up to 1 month. Take them out to thaw at room temperature the

of the day you plan to serve them.