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Black Bottom Pie

1 Graham Cracker Crust

2 cups whole milk or half & half

1/2 cup sugar

1 1/4 tbsp cornstarch

4 large egg yolks

1 tbsp gelatin

1 1/4 squares unsweetened chocolate

1 tsp vanilla

4 stiffly beaten egg whites

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 tsp cream of tartar

1 tsp vanilla

1 pint whipping cream

Grated chocolate

 

Soak gelatin in 1/3 cup water.

 Separate eggs.  

 To yolks, add hot milk, and stir until well mixed.  Return to pot and cook at low heat until spoon is well coated.

Stir in gelatin (which was soaked in water).

Divide custard in half.  In one half add melted chocolate and vanilla. Stir thoroughly, then  pour on top of crust.

Refrigerate until "set".

Whip egg whites until stiffened.  Gently fold in cream of tartar, sugar, and vanilla.  

 Gently fold egg white mixture into 2nd custard half.   Pour on top of cooled chocolate custard and refrigerate.

Beat cream. Put on top of custard after it has been thoroughly cooled and is firm.

 Garnish top with chocolate shavings.