black bottom pie (microwave version)

Vicksburg, MS
Updated on Jul 18, 2013

Microwave setting: HIGH 100% Microwave cooking time: 7 min. Unlike most black bottom pies, this one contains no alcohol or rum flavoring.

prep time
cook time
method Microwave
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 1 1/2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs, about 40 cookies
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • FILLING
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 - egg yolks
  • 1 package (6 oz.) chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 package gelatin, unflavored
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 - egg whites
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • - chocolate curls, for garnish
  • OPTIONAL
  • - strawberries, for garnish
  • EQUIPMENT
  • - 8-inch microsafe baking dish

How To Make black bottom pie (microwave version)

  • Step 1
    In a 8-inch microsafe baking dish, melt butter or margarine at HIGH power for 45 seconds.
  • Step 2
    Stir in cookie crumbs and sugar. Mix well. Pat firmly into bottom of pan. Chill until firm.
  • Step 3
    In a large glass measure, heat milk at HIGH power for 2 minutes.
  • Step 4
    In a small bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Step 5
    In another bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Slowly add scalded milk to egg yolks, whisking constantly to combine. Stir in sugar and cornstarch mixture. Return to large glass measure.
  • Step 6
    Microwave a HIGH power for about 4 minutes until custard coats the back of a spoon. Whisk after 2 minutes to make smooth.
  • Step 7
    Place chocolate chips in a mixing bowl. Add approximately 3/4 cup hot custard. Stir until chocolate is melted. Stir in vanilla.
  • Step 8
    Pour into chilled crust. Cool.
  • Step 9
    Soften gelatin in cold water. Stir in remaining custard. Chill until slightly thickened.
  • Step 10
    In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites with sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in custard mixture. Pour over chocolate layer. Chill until set.
  • Step 11
    Just before serving, whip cream. Spread over pie. Garnish with chocolate curls or strawberries.

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Category: Pies
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Microwave
Culture: American

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