Black Bottom Pie IV

Black Bottom Pie is a classic American dessert that originated in the Southern United States. It gets its name from the rich chocolate layer at the bottom of the pie.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 280 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Black Bottom Pie IV

Cooking Method: Baking, Chilling Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 240 min Total Time 4 hrs 40 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2.5 cup Milk
• 4 large Egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon Unflavored gelatin
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• as desired for garnish Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes. Let cool.
2. In a saucepan, melt chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Pour into the cooled crust.
3. In another saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat.
4. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of the hot milk mixture. Return egg mixture to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water. Let stand for 1 minute. Stir into the hot milk mixture until gelatin is completely dissolved.
6. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour custard over the chocolate layer in the crust. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
7. Before serving, whip remaining 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Spread whipped cream over the chilled pie. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 475kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 59g20%

Sugars 44g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.