Chocolate bavarian cream pie

 
                        Chocolate Bavarian Cream Pie
 
 Recipe By     : Mrs. David J. Christenses
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1 1/2  C             Chocolate Wafer Cookies -- crushed
      1/2  C             Butter -- melted
    1      Tbsp          Gelatin
      1/4  C             Cold Water
    3                    Egg Yolks -- slightly beaten
      1/2  C             Sugar
      1/4  Tsp           Salt
    1      C             Milk -- scalded
    3                    Egg Whites -- stiffly beaten
    1      C             Whipping Cream -- whipped
 
 Mix crushed wafers and butter together and pat into a buttered 8 x
 11-inch cake pan.  Chill.
 
 Soften gelatin in cold water and set aside.  In top of double boiler
 combine eg yolks, sugar, salt, and milk.  Add custard to gelatin mixture
 and cool.  Fold stiffly beaten egg whites, whipped cream, and vanilla
 into gelatin-custard mixture.  Pour into crust.  May be garnished with
 additional cookie crumbs.  Chill for several hours before serving.
 
 Source:  "Mountain Measures" -- Junior League of Charleston, WV
 ed.  1974
 
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