Description

Indulge in the decadent and luscious delight of Black Bottom Pie. A rich chocolate layer sits atop a velvety rum custard, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. This classic dessert is sure to impress with its contrasting textures and flavors.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Layer:

1 cup Chocolate Chips
1 tsp Vanilla
19-Inch Baked Pie Shell
1 oz Unsweetened Chocolate (optional)

Rum Custard Layer:

4 Eggs, separated
2 cups Milk, scalded
1 tbsp Cornstarch
1 cup Sugar, divided
1 Envelope Unflavored Gelatin
1/4 cup Cold Water
1 tbsp Rum
1 cup Whipped Dessert Topping

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Instructions

Prepare Chocolate Layer: Melt chocolate chips in a heat-resistant bowl with 1 cup of hot custard. Stir in vanilla and pour into baked pie shell. Chill.
Prepare Rum Custard Layer: Soften gelatin in cold water. Add to hot custard, stir until dissolved. Mix in rum, chill until slightly thickened.
Beat Egg Whites: Beat egg whites and sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into the rum custard mixture.
Assemble and Chill: Pour custard mixture over chocolate layer in pie shell. Refrigerate for an hour or freeze for 30 minutes.
Final Touches: Frost with whipped dessert topping. Optionally, top with shaved unsweetened chocolate.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: Approximately 350
Sugar: Approximately 25g
Sodium: Approximately 150mg
Fat: Approximately 15g
Saturated Fat: Approximately 8g
Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: Approximately 45g
Fiber: Approximately 2g
Protein: Approximately 6g
Cholesterol: Approximately 115mg