Description
A classic dessert combining creamy chocolate filling and fluffy meringue topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the melted butter, stirring to prevent lumps.
- Slowly add the milk while stirring until smooth.
- Cook the mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Add a spoonful of the hot mixture to temper the yolks, then stir them back into the saucepan.
- Return to heat and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and remove from heat.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the pre-baked pie crust and spread evenly.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread meringue over the filling, sealing the edges.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until meringue is golden brown.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving.
Notes
Serve slices chilled or at room temperature, with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg