Black Bottom Pie Recipe

Name: Black Bottom Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 to 25 chocolate wafers, crushed; 5 Tbsp. margarine, melted; 4 eggs, separated; 1 c. sugar; 1 Tbsp. plain flour; 2 c. milk; 2 (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate; 2 tsp. vanilla; 1 envelope gelatin; 1/4 c. cold water; 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar; 1/4 c. sherry; 1/2 pt. heavy cream; half and half, whipped; grated chocolate

Servings: persons

20 to 25 chocolate wafers, crushed
5 Tbsp. margarine, melted
4 eggs, separated
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. plain flour
2 c. milk
2 (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
2 tsp. vanilla
1 envelope gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c. sherry
1/2 pt. heavy cream
half and half, whipped
grated chocolate

1
Preheat oven to 275u00b0.
2
Mix crushed chocolate wafers and margarine.
3
Press into a 10-inch pan; bake for 10 minutes.
4
Cool. Make custard of egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, flour and milk.
5
Cook in double boiler until thick.
6
Melt chocolate.
7
Add 1 1/2 cups custard and 1 teaspoon vanilla; spread over chocolate crust.
8
Add gelatin, dissolved in cool water, to remaining warm custard.
9
Beat egg whites.
10
Add 1/2 cup sugar and cream of tartar.
11
Fold whites into custard.
12
Add the sherry.
13
Spread over black bottom.
14
Chill. Top with whipped cream and grated chocolate.

3516

kcal

Calories

189

Fat

401

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 20 to 25 chocolate wafers, crushed, 5 Tbsp. margarine, melted, 4 eggs, separated, 1 c. sugar, 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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