Description
A delightful and decadent dessert, Black Bottom Pie features a luscious chocolate layer topped with a light and airy rum custard, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day!
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Layer:
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 ounce Unsweetened Chocolate (optional)
For the Custard Layer:
- 4 Eggs, separated
- 2 cups Milk, scalded
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 cup Sugar, divided
- 1 Envelope Unflavored Gelatin
- 1/4 cup Cold Water
- 1 Tablespoon Rum
- 1 cup Whipped Dessert Topping
- 1 9-Inch Baked Pie Shell
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Layer: Melt chocolate chips, add vanilla, and pour into a baked pie shell. Chill.
- Make the Custard: Beat egg yolks, mix in scalded milk, add cornstarch and sugar, cook until thickened. Pour a portion over chocolate, chill.
- Prepare the Gelatin Mixture: Soften gelatin in cold water, add to remaining custard with rum, chill until thickened.
- Whip Egg Whites: Beat egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form, fold into custard mixture.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour custard over chocolate layer, chill until set.
- Finish and Serve: Top with whipped dessert topping and shaved chocolate if desired.
Notes
- You can top the pie with fresh berries for a fruity twist.
- For a stronger rum flavor, increase the amount to suit your preference.
- Ensure the custard is adequately chilled before adding the whipped egg whites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
