In fact, Kristy was kicked off of many a task ... separating the whites from the yolks .... shaping the pie crust ...stirring the cooking custard ... and even filling the water baths. :) She's got a long way to come yet. :D Here are our beautiful crusts all ready to be filled:
Here is the custard cooling in the water baths:
Beating the egg whites and whipping cream:
Mixing the custard with the egg white/whipping cream combo:
The pies have got to set for awhile:
Gramps is in charge of grating the chocolate on ALL the pies. He performs this duty to perfection:
Voila. They look deeeeelish, don't they? They ARE deelish. Can't wait to get me a slice tomorrow! Thanks for the fabulous day Mom!
Grandma Miller's Chocolate Sundae Pie
1 cup canned milk
1 cup water
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch salt
Boil 2 minutes stirring constantly.
1 envelope Knox gelatin in 5 Tablespoons COLD water.
Combine and cool in water bath until soft jello consistency.
Beat 2 egg white while adding 1/2 cup sugar.
Beat 1/2 pint whipping cream.
Combine and add to custard.
Pour in pie crust (baked at 400 degrees for 9 minutes). Chill overnight (makes 2 pies)
5 comments:
Holy cow!!! Those look amazing, but look like so much work! They better be great! =D Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!
Yes they are a little toooo much work for me-and it is Martha Stewart perfection or you get booted!!! But I had a blast. Thnx Kristy
oh yum!!! that's so fun that you guys do that every year! I LOVE your traditions! :) and i can't wait to see you tomorrow! i'm so thankful for you!!
Yuck! Not a fan at all! but the rest of my family eats it!
You guys do so much together, it's awesome!
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