Black Bottom Pie Recipe

Name: Black Bottom Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (9-inch) pie crust (baked or crumb); 1 Tbsp. gelatin in 1/4 c. cold water; 2 c. rich milk (half and half); 4 eggs, separated; 1/2 c. sugar; 4 tsp. cornstarch; 1 1/2 oz. melted unsweetened chocolate; 1/2 tsp. vanilla; 1 Tbsp. rum or rum flavoring; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar; 1/4 c. sugar; 1 c. heavy whipping cream; 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 (9-inch) pie crust (baked or crumb)
1 Tbsp. gelatin in 1/4 c. cold water
2 c. rich milk (half and half)
4 eggs, separated
1/2 c. sugar
4 tsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 oz. melted unsweetened chocolate
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. rum or rum flavoring
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c. sugar
1 c. heavy whipping cream
2 Tbsp. powdered sugar

1
Soak gelatin in cold water.
2
Scald milk.
3
Combine sugar and cornstarch.
4
Beat egg
5
yolks
6
until
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light.
8
Stir
9
scalded milk into egg yolks.
10
Using a whisk, slowly add sugar mixture. Cook in double boiler,
11
stirring
12
until
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mixture heavily coats spoon, approximately 20 minutes.
14
Remove 1 cup custard and add melted chocolate.
15
Add vanilla.
16
Pour into pie crust.

707

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (9-inch) pie crust (baked or crumb), 1 Tbsp. gelatin in 1/4 c. cold water, 2 c. rich milk (half and half), 4 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Black Bottom 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Bottom Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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