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 gingersnaps, rolled fine; 5 Tbsp. melted butter; 2 c. milk, scalded; 4 well beaten egg yolks; 1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1 c. sugar, divided; 1 1/2 sq. bitter chocolate; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 Tbsp. gelatin; 2 Tbsp. cold water; 4 egg whites; 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar; 2 Tbsp. bourbon; 1/2 pt. whipping cream; bitter chocolate shavings

Servings: persons

20 gingersnaps, rolled fine
5 Tbsp. melted butter
2 c. milk, scalded
4 well beaten egg yolks
1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. sugar, divided
1 1/2 sq. bitter chocolate
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. gelatin
2 Tbsp. cold water
4 egg whites
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 Tbsp. bourbon
1/2 pt. whipping cream
bitter chocolate shavings

1
Mix gingersnaps with melted butter and press into a 9-inch pie plate.
2
Bake in 500u00b0 oven for 10 minutes.
3
Allow to cool.
4
Add egg yolks gradually to hot milk.
5
Combine cornstarch and 1/2 cup sugar and stir into the milk mixture.
6
Cool for 20 minutes, stirring constantly until it coats spoon.
7
Chill.
8
Remove and take out 1 cup of the mixture to which you add the bitter chocolate squares and beat well as it cools.
9
Add vanilla.
10
Pour this into the gingersnap crust and chill.
11
Dissolve gelatin in cold water and add to the remaining hot custard and cool.
12
Beat egg whites; when stiff, add 1/2 cup sugar and cream of tartar and bourbon.
13
Fold into the plain custard mixture and pour on top of the chocolate mixture.
14
Chill. Cover top of pie with whipping cream, whipped with shavings of bitter chocolate.

1391

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

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 gingersnaps, rolled fine, 5 Tbsp. melted butter, 2 c. milk, scalded, 4 well beaten egg yolks, 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.

Black Bottom Pie

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