Ingredients:
4 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 egg whites
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 baked 9 inch pie shell
1/2 cup cream, whipped
1 ounce bitter dark chocolate, grated
Directions:
Mix the cornstarch& water in the top of a double boiler.
Add boiling water stirring constantly and cook until thick& clear- 12-14 minutes, Add salt to egg whites and beat until stiff.
Add 3 tbsp sugar& vanilla, beating until the whites are creamy.
Pour hot cornstarch mixture over the egg whites, very slowly beating constantly Cool slightly and fill the pastry shell.
The pie should be made at least 2 hours before serving.
Cover the pie with whipped cream and grated chocolate (make curls if you wish) Add some nuts too is you want.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 30 min.