GRANDMOTHER'S CHOCOLATE SUNDAE PIES

[marti]

GRANDMOTHER'S CHOCOLATE SUNDAE PIES

1 c. evaporated milk

1/2 c. water

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

3 egg yolks

1/2 c. granulated sugar

1/8 tsp. salt

1 tbsp. gelatin

3 tbsp. cold water

1/2 tsp. vanilla

3 egg whites, beaten stiff

1 c. sweetened whipped cream

1/4 c. grated chocolate or 2 tbsp.

sweet cocoa

2 baked pie shells



Heat milk and water in double boiler with nutmeg. Beat egg yolks with sugar and salt until light. Pour the hot milk over the egg mixture, return to double boiler and cook to consistency of thick cream. Remove from heat. Add gelatin which has been soaking 5 minutes in the 3 tablespoons water. Add vanilla and cool. When cool and ready to set, fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into baked pie shells. Chill. Cover with whipped cream. Sprinkle on chocolate or cocoa. Enjoy.



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