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Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie

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A nostalgic dessert with a rich chocolate filling and light, fluffy meringue topping - just like grandma's!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
ADDITIONAL TIME 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Pie:
  • 1 9- inch pie crust baked and cooled
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour heaping
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder heaping
  • 1 1/4 cups milk 2% or whole
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Meringue:
  • 4 egg whites room temperature
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Method
 

  1. Prepare pie crust according to package directions and let cool completely.
  2. For the filling: In a saucepan, whisk together the sugar, flour and cocoa powder. Add in the milk, egg yolks, vanilla and butter. Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until thickened to a pudding-like consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour the hot filling into the pre-baked pie shell and smooth the top with a spatula.
  4. For the meringue: In a large clean bowl with clean beaters, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Gradually add in the 1/4 cup sugar while beating until thick and glossy, 1-2 minutes more.
  5. Spread or pipe the meringue over the chocolate filling, creating swirly peaks and valleys.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until the meringue is lightly golden brown.
  7. Allow pie to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

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