Prep Time:
15 min
Cook Time:
60 min
Total Time:
75 min
Servings:
8
Black Bottom Pie is rich and a yummy way to sweeten up the holidays. With a flaky crust, bittersweet chocolate, and chewy oats, this pie recipe is perfect for entertaining this fall and winter. With a thick layer of chocolate spread across the bottom, every bite is better than the last.
Ingredients
How to make it
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1
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F.
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2
Toast the oats on a baking sheet for 5 minutes, stir, and put back in the oven to toast for another 5 minutes.
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3
Set aside to cool.
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4
Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.
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To make the chocolate layer, put the heavy cream in a sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
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Remove from the heat, and add the chocolate pieces.
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Make sure to mix together thoroughly so that the ingredients are combined evenly; let sit for 5 minutes.
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8
Pour the chocolate mixture over the pie crust, and spread evenly; put the pie crust in the freezer to harden.
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9
In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, salt, and melted butter.
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10
Add the corn syrup, vanilla, and whisk to combine.
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Add each egg one at a time, making sure to mix each one in thoroughly.
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12
Stir in the cooled oats previously toasted.
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13
Take the pie crust out of the freezer and place on baking sheet.
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Pour in the filling.
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Place the pie in the oven on the middle rack and bake for 50 minutes, checking periodically to make sure the pie is not burning.
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The pie is finished when the center (filling) is firm to the touch but has some give.
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Allow the pie to cool for roughly 2 hours on a wire rack.
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Recommend serving with whipped cream.
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Enjoy!
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