Description
Indulge in the delicious layers of chocolate and custard with this heavenly Black Bottom Pie recipe. A perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Layer:
- 4 Eggs, separated
- 2 cups Milk, scalded
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 cup Sugar, divided
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 9-Inch Baked Pie Shell
For the Custard Layer:
- 1 Envelope Unflavored Gelatin
- 1/4 cup Cold Water
- 1 tbsp Rum
- 1 cup Whipped Dessert Topping
- 1 oz Unsweetened Chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Layer: In the top pan of a double boiler, beat the egg yolks. Gradually blend in the scalded milk. In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and 1/2 cup of sugar. Blend the cornstarch mixture into the egg mixture. Cook over hot water until the mixture coats a wooden spoon to form the custard. Pour a portion of custard into a bowl, add chocolate chips, and stir until melted. Add vanilla. Pour into pie shell and chill.
- Prepare the Custard Layer: Soften gelatin in cold water. Add to the remaining hot custard, stir until dissolved. Add rum. Chill until slightly thickened.
- Prepare the Meringue: Beat egg whites until frothy. Gradually beat in remaining sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into the chilled custard mixture.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour custard mixture over the chocolate layer. Refrigerate or freeze until set. Frost with whipped topping. (Optional: Top with shaved chocolate.)
Notes
- For best results, ensure the custard layers are properly chilled before assembling the pie.
- You can customize the pie by adding nuts or different toppings.
- Adjust sweetness according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
