Black Bottom Pie

2 hours Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

481 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 pie suggest servings

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Ingredients


Bottom layer
1	x	gingersnap crust
1	tablespoon	gelatin	unflavored
4	tablespoons	water	cold
2	cups	milk
1/2	cup	sugar
1	tablespoon	cornstarch
1/4	teaspoon	salt
4	each	egg yolks	beaten
2	ounces	chocolate unsweetened	unsweetened, melted
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract

Cream layer
4	each	egg whites
1/8	teaspoon	cream of tartar
1/2	cup	sugar
1	tablespoon	rum
1	teaspoon	sherry
3/4	cup	heavy whipping cream
1	tablespoon	chocolate unsweetened	unsweetened, shave

Directions

Soften gelatin in cold water.

Scald milk in double boiler.

Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt together, stir slowly into milk, and cook until think.

Add gradually to beaten egg yolks.

Return to double boiler and cook 3 minutes longer.

Stir in gelatin to dissolve.

Divide in half; add melted chocolate and vanilla to one half of the mixture to make chocolate layer.

Pour carefully into Gingersnap crust.

For cream layer, let remaining half of custard cool.

Beat egg whites until frothy; add cream of tartar; continue beating to a soft peak, and gradually add sugar.

Fold meringue into cooled custard; add flavorings.

Pour carefully over chocolate layer.

Chill in refirgerator until set.

When ready to serve, whip cream, spread on top of pie, and sprinkle with shaved chocolate.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 250g

Amount per Serving

Calories 481 45% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.0g	37%
Saturated Fat 15.0g	75%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 71mg	24%
Sodium 224mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 62.0g	21%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 56.0g
Protein 6.0g	13%

Vitamin A	18%		Vitamin C	1%
Calcium	18%		Iron	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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