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Libbie's Black Bottom Pie

Created by dienia b on December 18, 2014

Step 1: Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch in the top of a double boiler. Slowly add scalded milk to beaten egg yolks; stir into sugar mixture.
Step 2: Cook and stir in top of double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water until custard coats spoon.
Step 3: Remove from heat and add vanilla to 1 cup of the custard.
Step 4: Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted.
Step 5: Pour this mixture into the bottom of the baked and cooled pie shell; chill.
Step 6: Meanwhile soften gelatin in cold water; add remaining hot custard; stir until dissolved. Chill until slightly thick.
Step 7: Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; beat in 1/2 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in the custard gelatin mixture. Pile over chocolate layer; chill until set.