Black Bottom Pie

• 1 Tbsp. gelatin
• 1/4 c. cold water
• 2 c. rich milk
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 4 tsp. cornstarch
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 oz. melted chocolate
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 9-inch pie shell
• 1 Tbsp. rum
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 c. heavy cream
• 2 tsp. confectioners sugar
• 1/2 oz. chocolate

1. Soak gelatin in water.
2. Scald milk.
3. Combine sugar and cornstarch.
4. Beat egg yolks.
5. Stir milk in slowly.
6. Stir in sugar mixture.
7. Cook over hot water about 20 minutes.
8. Take 1 cup custard.
9. Add to it 1 1/2 ounces chocolate.
10. Beat until well blended.
11. Add vanilla.
12. Pour in pie shell.
13. Dissolve gelatin in remaining hot custard.
14. Let cool, but not stiffen.
15. Stir in rum, egg white, salt, tartar and sugar.
16. Fold in egg whites in custard. Cover with whipped cream.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1067764 (may not work)