black bottom pie
Most everyone loves chocolate. Here's a filled layered pie crust they are sure to enjoy
prep time
30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 cups milk, scalded
- 4 beaten egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate pieces
- 1 9 inch baked pastry shell
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract or 2 tablespoons light rum
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup sugar
How To Make black bottom pie
-
Step 1Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch. Slowly add milk to egg yolks. Stir in sugar mixture
-
Step 2Cook and stir over medium heat till custard thickens and coats a spoon. Remove from heat; add vanilla, stir till blended.
-
Step 3To 1 cup of the custard, add the chocolate and stir till melted. Pour into pastry shell; chill
-
Step 4Meanwhile, soften gelatin in cold water; add to remaining HOT custard. Stir until dissolved. Stir in extract. Chill till slightly thickened
-
Step 5Beat egg whites till soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar; beat till stiff peaks form. Fold in custard / gelatin mixture. Chill if necessary till mixture mounds.
-
Step 6Pile over chocolate laver; chill till set. Trim with nuts, or shaved chocolate, if desired.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Comment & Reviews
Comments and reviews are disabled on unpublished recipes.
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes