Delta Black Bottom Pie Recipe

Name: Delta Black Bottom Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 30 gingersnaps, crushed; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 4 eggs, separated; 2 cups milk, scalded; 1 1/2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup cold water; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar; Grated chocolate (optional); 1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Servings: persons

30 gingersnaps, crushed
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, separated
2 cups milk, scalded
1 1/2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons dark rum
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Grated chocolate (optional)
1 cup whipping cream, whipped

1
Combine cookie crumbs and butter, mixing well. Press firmly into bottom and sides of a lightly greased 10-inch pie plate. Bake at 300u00b0 for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
2
Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in top of a double boiler. Beat egg yolks; add to sugar mixture, stirring well. Gradually add scalded milk. Bring water in bottom of double boiler to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly thickened and coats a metal spoon. Remove from heat.
3
Remove 1 1/4 cups hot mixture; place in a small mixing bowl. Add chocolate squares; stir until chocolate melts. Cool slightly. Add vanilla; stir well. Pour filling into prepared piecrust. Chill until slightly set.
4
Dissolve gelatin in cold water; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Let mixture cool. Stir in rum.
5
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy; add cream of tartar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into cooled gelatin mixture. Spoon over chocolate mixture; chill until set. Sprinkle with grated chocolate, if desired. Pipe whipped cream around edge of pie with a pastry bag.

1595

kcal

Calories

Fat

208

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: 30 gingersnaps, crushed, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Delta 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.

Delta Black Bottom Pie

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