Black Bottom Pie Recipe

Name: Black Bottom Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 x gingersnap crust; 1 tablespoon gelatin, unflavored unflavored; 4 tablespoons water cold; 2 cups milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 each egg yolks beaten; 2 ounces chocolate unsweetened unsweetened, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 each egg whites; ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon rum; 1 teaspoon sherry; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon chocolate unsweetened unsweetened, shave

Servings: persons

1 x gingersnap crust
1 tablespoon gelatin, unflavored unflavored
4 tablespoons water cold
2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 each egg yolks beaten
2 ounces chocolate unsweetened unsweetened, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 each egg whites
⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon rum
1 teaspoon sherry
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon chocolate unsweetened unsweetened, shave

1
Soften gelatin in cold water.
2
Scald milk in double boiler.
3
Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt together, stir slowly into milk, and cook until think.
4
Add gradually to beaten egg yolks.
5
Return to double boiler and cook 3 minutes longer.
6
Stir in gelatin to dissolve.
7
Divide in half; add melted chocolate and vanilla to one half of the mixture to make chocolate layer.
8
Pour carefully into Gingersnap crust.
9
For cream layer, let remaining half of custard cool.
10
Beat egg whites until frothy; add cream of tartar; continue beating to a soft peak, and gradually add sugar.
11
Fold meringue into cooled custard; add flavorings.
12
Pour carefully over chocolate layer.
13
Chill in refirgerator until set.
14
When ready to serve, whip cream, spread on top of pie, and sprinkle with shaved chocolate.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x gingersnap crust, 1 tablespoon gelatin, unflavored unflavored, 4 tablespoons water cold, 2 cups milk, 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.

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