Black Bottom Pie

Name: Black Bottom Pie
Ingredients: 2 c. half and half; 1/2 c. sugar; 1 1/4 tsp. cornstarch; 4 eggs, separated; 1 Tbsp. gelatin, soaked in 3 Tbsp. cold water; 1 1/4 melted chocolate squares; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 c. sugar; 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar; whipped cream; rum or bourbon

11 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

2 c. half and half
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. cornstarch
4 eggs, separated
1 Tbsp. gelatin, soaked in 3 Tbsp. cold water
1 1/4 melted chocolate squares
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
whipped cream
rum or bourbon

Directions

1

Bake crust and cool.
2

Scald cream; mix cornstarch and 1/2 cup sugar.
3

Add beaten egg yolks and mix well.
4

Slowly add scalded cream.
5

Cool in a double boiler until thickened.
6

Add softened gelatin.
7

Mix a little hot custard with gelatin first.
8

Divide the custard.
9

To one portion, add melted chocolate and vanilla.
10

Beat until smooth.
11

Add remaining custard and 4 stiffly beaten egg whites, that have had 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar beaten into them.
12

Add rum to taste; spread chocolate custard over crust.
13

Chill and top with other custard.
14

Chill until set.
15

Before serving, cover with whipped cream.