black bottom pie (microwave version)

How To Make black bottom pie (microwave version)

• 1

  In a 8-inch microsafe baking dish, melt butter or margarine at HIGH power for 45 seconds.
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  2

  Stir in cookie crumbs and sugar. Mix well. Pat firmly into bottom of pan. Chill until firm.
• 3

  In a large glass measure, heat milk at HIGH power for 2 minutes.
• 4

  In a small bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch. Set aside.
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  5

  In another bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Slowly add scalded milk to egg yolks, whisking constantly to combine. Stir in sugar and cornstarch mixture. Return to large glass measure.
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  Microwave a HIGH power for about 4 minutes until custard coats the back of a spoon. Whisk after 2 minutes to make smooth.
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  Place chocolate chips in a mixing bowl. Add approximately 3/4 cup hot custard. Stir until chocolate is melted. Stir in vanilla.
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  Pour into chilled crust. Cool.
• 9

  Soften gelatin in cold water. Stir in remaining custard. Chill until slightly thickened.
• 10

  In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites with sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in custard mixture. Pour over chocolate layer. Chill until set.
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  11

  Just before serving, whip cream. Spread over pie. Garnish with chocolate curls or strawberries.
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