Black-Bottom Chocolate Pie Recipe

Name: Black-Bottom Chocolate Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; Pinch of salt; 6 large egg yolks; 2 cups low-fat (1%) milk; 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream; 6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1 tablespoon dark rum; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Chocolate Crumb Crust; 1 cup chilled whipping cream; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon dark rum; Chocolate curls

Servings: persons

2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
6 large egg yolks
2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Crumb Crust
1 cup chilled whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon dark rum
Chocolate curls

1
Whisk first 4 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan to blend.
2
Whisk in egg yolks to form thick paste.
3
Gradually whisk in milk, then cream.
4
Whisk over medium-high heat until mixture thickens and boils 1 minute.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Add chocolate and whisk until smooth.
7
Whisk in rum and vanilla.
8
Cool 5 minutes, whisking occasionally.
9
Transfer filling to frozen crust.
10
Chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
11
Beat first 3 ingredients in large bowl until firm peaks form.
12
Spoon whipped cream into pastry bag fitted with large star tip.
13
Pipe rosettes around edge of pie.
14
Garnish with chocolate curls.
15
(Can be made 4 hours ahead; chill.)

1039

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, Pinch of salt, and more.

Yes, Black-Bottom Chocolate Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Black-Bottom Chocolate Pie

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