Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie Recipe
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie. A decadent dessert that is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover’s cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 pie (8 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups milk
Meringue Topping
- 3 egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ cup sugar
Additional Flavorings
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt Butter: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Prepare Chocolate Filling: Whisk together sugar, flour, and cocoa powder. Gradually mix into melted butter. Slowly add milk, stirring continuously, and cook until thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Temper Egg Yolks: Add a spoonful of the hot mixture to temper egg yolks. Return yolks to the saucepan. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stir in vanilla, and remove from heat.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour chocolate filling into the pre-baked crust.
- Make Meringue: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
- Top Pie: Spread meringue over the pie, sealing edges.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a glossy meringue, make sure the pie filling is hot when spreading the meringue on top.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chocolate pie, Old-Fashioned, Dessert, Meringue, Baking
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