Black Bottom Pie

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 2 hours Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 481 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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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 24.0g37%
 Saturated Fat 15.0g75%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 224mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 62.0g21%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g7%
 Sugars 56.0g
Protein 6.0g13%
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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