Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie
A nostalgic dessert with a rich chocolate filling and light, fluffy meringue topping - just like grandma's!
Print
Pin
Servings: 8
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
Instructions
- Prepare pie crust according to package directions and let cool completely.
- 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.
- Pour the hot filling into the pre-baked pie shell and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 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.
- Spread or pipe the meringue over the chocolate filling, creating swirly peaks and valleys.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until the meringue is lightly golden brown.
- Allow pie to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.