Chocolate Meringue Pie
Recipe Collection: Dessert
Chocolate Meringue Pie, a vegetarian American classic that combines a luscious chocolate filling with a light, fluffy meringue topping. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, this pie is a showstopper at any gathering.
This versatile dessert is perfect for celebrations or a cozy family dinner, and it pairs beautifully with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Overview
Bev's Chocolate Pie is a rich and silky dessert topped with a fluffy meringue. This classic pie combines a smooth chocolate filling with a golden meringue topping, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Diet Type
Vegetarian
Allergies
Eggs, Dairy, Gluten
Cuisine
American
Serving Size: 8
Cooking Time: 80 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 Cups white sugar
- 5 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 12 Fluid Ounces can evaporated milk
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 Egg yolks
- 0.25 Cups butter, melted
- 1 9-Inch unbaked pie shell
- 4 Egg whites, whisked
- 0.25 Cups white sugar
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a saucepan, whisk together 2 cups of sugar, cocoa, and flour. Blend in evaporated milk and vanilla extract.
- Beat the egg yolks and stir them into the chocolate filling mixture.
- Add butter to the mixture and heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is just melted.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the unbaked pie shell.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the pie is just set, about 35 to 40 minutes.
- For the meringue topping, beat the egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add 0.25 cups of sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the pie filling, covering it completely.
- Return the pie to the oven and bake until the meringue is lightly browned and golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Enjoy your delicious Bev's Chocolate Pie!