Four-Layer Chocolate Pie

CathyZ

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This is the best chocolate pie! Fussy but worth the effort

FOUR-LAYER CHOCOLATE PIE

Serves 6

10” baked pie shell

2 eggs, separated

1/2 tsp white vinegar

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/2 cup sugar

1 package (6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup water

1 cup whipping cream

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 tsp cinnamon

Heat oven to 325°. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add vinegar, salt, 1/4 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar. Spread over bottom of baked pie shell and bake for 15-18 minutes. Cool.

Melt chocolate chips. Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl. Fold yolks and water into chocolate. Spread 3 Tbsp of chocolate mixture on meringue. Whip cream, gradually adding 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Spread half on chocolate mixture. Fold remaining chocolate mixture into remaining half of cream; spread on top (4 layers) chill at least 4 hours. Can make ahead and freeze.

 
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