Grandma Peggy'S Black Bottom Pie Recipe

Name: Grandma Peggy'S Black Bottom Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. water; 1 envelope gelatin (unflavored); 2 c. milk; 4 eggs; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 Tbsp. vanilla; 9-inch baked pie shell; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 pt. whipped heavy cream; grated unsweetened chocolate

Servings: persons

1/4 c. water
1 envelope gelatin (unflavored)
2 c. milk
4 eggs
1/2 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 Tbsp. vanilla
9-inch baked pie shell
1/2 c. sugar
1 pt. whipped heavy cream
grated unsweetened chocolate

1
Soften gelatin in water.
2
Cook in double boiler until it coats a spoon. Scald milk and add beaten egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar to which cornstarch has been blended.
3
Pour custard you just made with chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Add vanilla; stir and pour into baked pie shell. Add softened gelatin to remaining custard. Stir; cool in refrigerator until cool but NOT set.
4
Beat egg whites with 1/2 cup sugar (add sugar when whites begin to thicken). Fold cooled custard into egg white mixture. Pour over cooled chocolate layer. Let sit at least 2 hours. Cover with whipped heavy cream. Garnish with grated unsweetened chocolate, if desired.

792

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. water, 1 envelope gelatin (unflavored), 2 c. milk, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Grandma Peggy'S 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.

Grandma Peggy'S Black Bottom Pie

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