Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie with Golden Meringue
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Rich, velvety chocolate filling topped with fluffy golden meringue this Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie delivers comforting Southern charm in every bite.
- Prep time
- 20 minutes
- Cook time
- 40 minutes
- Total time
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield
- 8 servings
Ingredients
1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust 1½ cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups whole milk 4 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractInstructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a saucepan, whisk sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt.
- Add Milk: Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook Until Thickened: Stir constantly over medium heat until thick.
- Temper Yolks: Beat yolks and slowly add hot mixture.
- Combine and Finish: Return to pan and cook 2 more minutes.
- Add Butter and Vanilla: Stir for smooth texture.
- Pour Filling: Spread into baked crust.
- Prepare Meringue: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar.
- Add Sugar: Whip until stiff glossy peaks form.
- Top and Bake: Spread over hot filling; bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool and Chill: Cool, then refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Spread meringue while filling is hot to prevent weeping. Bake until lightly golden.Nutrition
- Calories
- 325
- Fat
- 14g
- Saturated fat
- 7g
- Sugar
- 34g
- Sodium
- 180mg
- Protein
- 6g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fiber
- 1g