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Chocolate Pie with Golden Meringue

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A classic chocolate pie featuring a rich, silky chocolate custard filling, a buttery baked crust, and a fluffy golden meringue topping. Perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes (including cooling)
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 pre-baked pie crust, cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for meringue)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Ensure pie crust is baked and cooled.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. Gradually stir in the milk until smooth and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks. Gradually whisk in some of the hot chocolate mixture to temper, then return to the saucepan.
  5. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and glossy.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract. Pour filling into the baked pie crust.
  7. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  8. Spread meringue over the hot chocolate filling, sealing to the crust edges to prevent shrinking.
  9. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown.
  10. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For a flavor twist, add 1 tsp of espresso powder to the chocolate filling.
  • To prevent meringue weeping, spread it over hot filling and seal to crust edges.
  • Use a graham cracker crust for a different texture and taste.
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not freeze.

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