Black Bottom Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Combine cornstarch & 1/2 c sugar.
2. 2
   Slowly add milk to egg yolks, then stir into sugar & cornstarch mixture.
3. 3
   Cook in double boiler, stirring constantly, until it coats spoon.
4. 4
   Remove from heat, add vanilla.
5. 5
   Remove one cup of this custard mixture and stir in chocolate bits until melted.
6. 6
   Pour chocolate mixture inyo pastry shell & chill.
7. 7
   Soften gelatin in water and add to remaining hot custard; stir until gelatin is dissolved.
8. 8
   Add flavoring.
9. 9
   Chill until slightly thickened.
10. 10
    Beat eggs whites until soft peaks form.
11. 11
    Gradually add remaining sugar while beating, until stiff.
12. 12
    Fold custard/gelatin into egg whites and pile over chocolate layer in pie shell.
13. 13
    Chill until set and garnish with chopped walnuts.