Description
A classic dessert featuring a silky chocolate filling topped with fluffy, golden meringue. This delightful pie is sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Meringue:
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- Bake the Pie Crust: Bake your pie crust following the package directions or your favorite recipe. Set it aside to cool.
- Prepare the Chocolate Filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, flour, and milk. Add the egg yolks and butter, then cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens into a smooth, creamy filling. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla, and pour into the cooled pie crust.
- Make the Meringue: In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Bake the Meringue: Spoon the meringue over the chocolate filling, spreading it to touch the edges of the crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, until the meringue is golden and toasted.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure that the meringue touches the edges of the pie crust to prevent shrinking.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, consider adding a small amount of melted chocolate to the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg