If you grew up in the South—or ever visited a grandma who really knew her way around a pie plate—you know this dessert well.

But this World Milk Day, we urge you to try out a recipe that lets the milk shine while adding a strong hand of a classic flavour combination to it, vanilla, chocolate and coffee. The best bit?

A buttery crust, chilled chocolate custard, and marshmallow meringue topping team up in black bottom pie, a favorite Southern dessert that's basically three amazing treats having a party in one pan.

To serve, spoon some custard onto dessert plates, pile up the doughnuts and spoon over some chocolate sauce. Gate some orange zest over and dust with icing sugar. Related recipes ...