Through the Ultimate Blog Party, I met Joy of Joy of Desserts, another Northern California food blogger who has a weekly Vintage Recipe roundup. When I started this blog, I had wanted to use it as a place to capture old family recipes, but after a year, I have not quite got around to it. With Joy’s encouragement and weekly roundup, maybe I can get started!
My recipe for today is an old-fashioned chocolate pie, which is written on a stained and faded index card. It came to me through a collection of family recipe cards from my mother, and I can see her handwriting on the edge. The origin of this dessert is unknown, but I do know that this is my brother’s favorite pie. When he comes to visit, I always make it, which also makes my son happy, as it is one of his favorites too. The pie does have raw egg in it, so if that is a concern, I would suggest reviewing Alice Medrich’s Chocolate and the Art of Low-Fat Desserts for tips on tempering egg whites.
DeLuxe Chocolate Pie
- 1 6 ounce package semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Mix and blend together over hot water and cool. Add one at a time and beat after each addition, 4 egg yolks. Add vanilla.
Fold in 4 egg whites beaten stiff. Pour mixture into graham shell .
Chill and serve with whipped cream.
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Thank you for participating in Vintage Recipe Thursday. I’m so glad that you are and that this carnival was that tiny nudge that you needed to start preserving your family’s treasured recipes. This one sounds like a real winner since it is a favorite for both your brother and your son. Our son LOVES chocolate so I will make this pie for him. Thank you for sharing!
I love chocolate pie — this sounds like a great recipe!
I love this recipe, it sounds so simple and it’s a nice change from typical chocolate cakes, brownies etc.
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It is very rich chocolate, and the better the chocolate you use, the better the result. When I am in a hurry, I use whatever chocolate chips are in the cabinet. If I have a little more time (and $$) I will splurge with Valronha or Sharffenberger dark chocolates.
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it is pretty simple – I love how the recipe is printed on the card. It assumes the cook has a bit of knowledge of the kitchen. There is not a great deal of time spent on how to set up a double boiler, nor on how to whip egg whites. Just straight to the recipe.
Oh, and this is the pie that you will sneak back in the kitchen, way after dinner, to sneak another bite!