Description
This classic dessert features a silky chocolate filling topped with a fluffy, golden meringue. It’s the perfect treat for holidays or family gatherings, with its perfect balance of sweetness and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 prepared pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your pie crust and bake it according to instructions, then set aside.
- For the filling, whisk together milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Temper the egg yolks by slowly adding some of the hot mixture into the yolks, then whisk the yolks back into the saucepan.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into the prepared crust.
- For the meringue, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over the chocolate filling.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the meringue is golden.
- Let cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.
Notes
- Chill the pie for at least 2-3 hours to allow the filling to set.
- For best results, store the pie in the fridge and consume within 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg