Description
A classic dessert with a smooth chocolate filling and fluffy meringue, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
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
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add this mixture to the melted butter, stirring to avoid lumps.
- Slowly pour in the milk while stirring until the mixture is smooth.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens.
- Remove the saucepan from heat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and add a spoonful of the hot chocolate mixture to temper.
- Gradually stir the tempered yolks back into the saucepan.
- Return the saucepan to the heat and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and remove from heat.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the chocolate filling, sealing the edges well.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until the meringue is golden.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chocolate pie, dessert, classic pie, family recipe, meringue