Description
Indulge in the decadent layers of chocolate and custard with this classic Black Bottom Pie recipe. A velvety chocolate base topped with a light and airy custard, all nestled in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Layer:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch graham cracker or pastry pie crust
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
For the Custard Layer:
- 1 envelope (0.25 oz) unflavored gelatin
- ¼ cup cold water
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg whites
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
For Topping:
- sweetened whipped cream
- chocolate shavings or curls (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Layer: Melt chocolate with water and butter, then spread evenly in the pie crust.
- Prepare the Custard Layer: Bloom gelatin, then cook sugar, salt, milk, and egg yolks until thickened. Add gelatin and vanilla.
- Whip Egg Whites: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Layers: Gently fold egg whites into the custard, pour over chocolate layer, and refrigerate.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- Use pasteurized eggs or cook egg whites to 160°F for safety.
- For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon of rum to the custard.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
