CHOCOLATE BOTTOM PIE 
CRUST:

1 1/2 c. crushed graham crackers
4 tbsp. butter
4 oz. sweet chocolate
2 tbsp. hot water

FILLING:

3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. milk
1 tbsp. gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
2 tbsp. brandy
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten

TOPPING:

1 c. cream, whipped
2 tbsp. sugar

1. Mix crackers with melted butter and press evenly over the bottom and sides of a 9" pie dish. Melt chocolate with water, stir and gently pour over the cracker crust.

2. Cook egg yolks, sugar and milk in the top of a double boiler over simmering water until mixture thickens. Remove from heat.

3. Soften gelatin in cold water, place over hot water until dissolved and add to the egg mixture.

4. Cool until mixture begins to set. Add brandy and fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into chocolate crust. Chill.

5. Just before serving top with whipped cream mixed with sugar. Serves 6.

 

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