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Chocolate Meringue Pie

Easy chocolate meringue recipe is simple to follow, yet produces fool-proof results. The rich chocolate filling is topped with billowy sweet meringue.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Cook Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 330kcal
Author Lisa B.

Ingredients

For the filling:

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 (9 inch) single crust pie

For the meringue:

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar

Instructions

For the pie:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour and cocoa powder. Stir in the sugar.
  • Add the mixture to a medium saucepan and blend in evaporated milk and vanilla.
  • Beat the egg yolks slightly and stir into pan until just combined.
  • Add the butter. Heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted. Pour the filling into an unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the pie looks set when gently shaken.

For the meringue:

  • In the meantime, combine the egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean, dry metal or glass bowl. Beat at medium speed until the egg yolks form bubbles and look frothy.
  • Add the sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Beat on medium speed between each addition until the sugar is well incorporated. At this point, when you pull your mixer out of the meringue, the point that forms will fall over on top of itself. This is soft peaks.
  • Keep beating the eggs whites until they become more dense and shiny. You know your meringue is ready when you pull the mixer out and the point stands up straight. This is stiff peaks.
  • Spread or pipe the meringue over the top of your pie as soon as it comes out of the oven. Spread the meringue all the way to the edge where the crust and the pie filling meet to seal the meringue.
  • Return the pie to the oven. Bake until the meringue begins to brown, about 10-15 minutes.
  • Allow the pie to cool at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 530mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.8mg