Review of last recipe (photo above) - Better than I expected, since there aren't that many ingredients in it.  The lemon really boosts the flavor, and I made brown rice which added some healthy starch.

TODAY'S RECIPE - BLACK BOTTOM PIE
Another recipe from Family Circle ...
Serves 8

1 1/2 cups crushed gingersnaps
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
4 eggs, separated
2 cups milk
2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp rum
1/8 tsp cream of tartar

Blend crumbs and butter in a a small saucepan.  Press evenly over bottom and side of 9" pie plate.

Bake in a 300 degree oven for 5 minutes; cool, then chill.

Combine gelatin, 1/2 cup of the sugar, cornstarch and egg yolks in a large saucepan, and beat until blended.  Stir in milk until smooth.  Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until custard thickens.  Blend 1 cup of the custard with the chocolate and vanilla; pour into crust and chill.

Stir rum into remaining custard; chill until it begins to thicken.

Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy.  Beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar gradually until meringue forms soft peaks.  Fold into thickened custard. Spoon over chocolate layer. 

Chill for 2 hours or until firm.  Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate curls.