How to Make Mom-Mom Kolar's Chocolate Rum Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mom-Mom Kolar's Chocolate Rum Pie is a time-honored family recipe that has been passed down through generations. This rich and decadent dessert is a staple at family gatherings, and it always receives rave reviews from everyone who tries it. The pie is the perfect blend of creamy chocolate and a hint of rum, making it a truly indulgent treat that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

The origins of this recipe can be traced back to my great-grandmother, Mom-Mom Kolar, who was known for ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • .3 cup dark rum
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar, gelatin, and salt in a sauce pan. Stir in milk and egg yolks. Cook and stir over low heat until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add chocolate pieces, and stir until melted. Add rum and stir until well combined. Chill until partially set, about 1 hour.
  • Beat egg whites in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
  • To make whipped cream mixture, beat cream and vanilla extract in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Layer the whipped cream and chocolate mixture into the pie shell. Swirl the top with a fork to marbelize.
  • Chill pie in the refrigerator until firm, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    448 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 95mg
    • Sodium: 150mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Potassium: 164mg