Best Blackbottom Pie

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Sweet, chocolatey, yummy

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Steps

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Graham cracker crust: in small bowl , combine graham cracker crumbs , sugar and butter.

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Press evenly on bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate.

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Chill until firm.

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Chocolate layer: in medium saucepan , combine sugar , cornstarch and salt.

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Gradually stir in milk.

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Cook over medium heat , stirring constantly , until mixture boils.

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Remove from heat.

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In small bowl , beat egg yolks.

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Gradually stir in small amount of hot mixture.

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Return to saucepan.

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Cook over low heat , stirring constantly , for 2 minutes.

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Remove from heat.

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Remove 1-1 / 2 cups custard to medium bowl.

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Add semi-sweet chocolate morsels and vanilla extract.

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Stir until morsels are melted and mixture is smooth.

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Pour into prepared graham cracker crust.

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Chill until set.

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While chocolate layer is chilling , prepare vanilla layer.

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Vanilla layer: in large bowl , combine cold water and gelatin.

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Let stand 5 minutes.

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Add remaining warm custard.

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Stir until gelatin dissolves.

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Cool 15 minutes.

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Stir in rum.

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Beat with wire .

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Ingredients

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graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter, cornstarch, salt, milk, egg yolks, semisweet chocolate morsels, vanilla extract, water, gelatin, rum, egg whites, cream of tartar, chocolate shavings