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Old Fashioned Chocolate Meringue Pie

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A nostalgic, comforting dessert that pairs silky chocolate custard with a cloudlike meringue topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 baked pie crust, 9 inches
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and ensure the baked pie crust is fully cooled.
  2. Whisk together 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan until combined.
  3. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups whole milk, whisking until smooth, then cook over medium heat until thickened.
  4. Beat 3 large egg yolks in a small bowl, then temper by slowly adding about 1/2 cup of the hot mixture while whisking.
  5. Return the yolks to the saucepan and cook for 2 more minutes until thickened.
  6. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the butter melts.
  7. Pour the hot filling into the baked pie crust.
  8. Beat 3 large egg whites and 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  9. Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar until stiff, glossy peaks form, then beat in 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  10. Spread the meringue over the filling, sealing it to the crust edges.
  11. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until meringue is light golden brown.
  12. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Tips: Use a chilled bowl for egg whites. Seal meringue to crust edge to minimize weeping. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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