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Black Bottom Pie

A decadent slice of black bottom pie with chocolate crust, vanilla filling, chocolate mousse, and whipped cream.
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A vintage chocolate custard pie with a graham cracker crust and whipped cream topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • â…“ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, â…“ cup granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
  3. In a large saucepan, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar, flour, and salt. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir about half of the hot milk mixture into the beaten egg yolks. Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
  6. Return the saucepan to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes, or until thickened. Do not boil.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  8. Pour half of the custard into the cooled pie crust.
  9. Add the chopped unsweetened chocolate to the remaining custard in the saucepan. Stir over low heat until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  10. Pour the chocolate custard over the plain custard in the pie crust.
  11. Cover the pie with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  12. In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  13. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie before serving.

Notes

  • For a make-ahead dessert, prepare the pie and chill it overnight. Add the whipped cream topping just before serving.
  • To create elegant slices for a dessert board, use a sharp knife and wipe it clean between each cut.

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