Basic Chocolate Pie

WHAT YOU NEED

2 slices enriched white bread, toasted and made into crumbs
1 env. unflavored gelatin
Artificial sweetener to equal 6 tsp. sugar, divided
1/4 tsp. salt, divided
2 med. eggs, separated
2 c. skim milk
1 tbsp. chocolate extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. imitation butter flavoring
Green and red food coloring
  • Press crumbs on bottom and sides of 8 inch pie pan
  • Bake at 350 degrees, 10 minutes, until browned
  • Cool
  • Combine gelatin, sweetener to equal 4 teaspoons sugar, mix with milk
  • Add yolk mixture to gelatin mixture
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved
  • Remove from heat
  • Stir in extracts, butter flavoring, and food coloring to make mixture chocolate brown
  • Cool, stirring occasionally
  • Spoon into crust
  • Chill until set
  • Beat egg whites until frothy
  • Add remaining sweetener and remaining salt
  • Beat until mixture stands in peaks
  • Spoon on pie in 4 equal mounds
  • Broil until meringue is lightly browned
  • Serve at once or well chilled
Makes 2 servings.