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.
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- In a saucepan, melt chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Pour into the cooled crust.
- In another saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Before serving, whip remaining 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Spread whipped cream over the chilled pie. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 475kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 59g20%
- Sugars 44g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.