Description
This Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie with Golden Meringue offers a nostalgic blend of rich, velvety chocolate filling enveloped in a perfectly baked pie crust. A golden, fluffy meringue crowns this delightful dessert, making it a showstopper at any gathering. The balance of the creamy chocolate and delicate meringue forms an unforgettable texture, sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings with each decadent bite.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust, baked
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- Bake your pie crust according to your recipe or use a store-bought one. Set it aside to cool.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa, sugar, flour, and milk. Add the egg yolks and butter, cooking over medium heat while stirring constantly. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens into a smooth, creamy filling. Once done, pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add in the sugar and continue beating until the meringue holds stiff peaks.
- Spoon the meringue over the chocolate filling, spreading it out to touch the edges of the crust. Bake the pie at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until the meringue turns golden. Allow the pie to cool.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. To prevent the meringue from weeping, ensure the pie is completely cooled before storing. If the filling does not thicken, ensure it’s cooked longer while stirring consistently. Use room temperature eggs for a more stable meringue. The pie can be prepared a day ahead; simply bake the meringue close to serving time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg