Description
A classic Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie with a rich chocolate filling and golden meringue topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg whites
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly add milk, whisking until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble (about 8–10 minutes).
- In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks. Slowly add a few tablespoons of the hot chocolate mixture into the yolks while whisking (to temper), then pour back into the saucepan.
- Cook 2 more minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and glossy. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Set aside while you make the meringue.
- In a clean mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, a tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in vanilla.
- Spoon the meringue over the warm pie filling, sealing the edges to the crust. Swirl with the back of a spoon for peaks.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10–12 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.
- Let pie cool at room temperature, then chill for at least 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure the meringue is spread to the edges to prevent shrinking.
- Chill the pie thoroughly for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chocolate pie, meringue pie, old fashioned dessert