Mom's Chocolate Meringue Pie

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This chocolate pie with meringue topping has a rich and creamy custard filling.

Submitted by Mary Ann Benzon
Updated on March 18, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie
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Ingredients

Pie:

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups milk

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked

Meringue:

  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 6 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Separate eggs. Set whites aside for meringue.

    Ingredients to make Mom's chocolate meringue pie

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  2. Make the pie: Mix sugar, cocoa, and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan. Gradually mix in milk. Place over medium-high heat and cook, stirring often, until thickened and bubbly, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.

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  3. Pour about 1 cup hot filling into egg yolks, whisking quickly to avoid scrambling eggs. Pour mixture back into the saucepan; whisk to combine with hot filling.

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  4. Set over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Pour hot filling into crust.

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  5. Make the meringue: Beat reserved egg whites and cream of tartar in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until soft peaks form.

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  6. Gradually beat in sugar, then continue to beat until stiff peaks form.

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  7. Spread evenly over hot filling, all the way to the crust.

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  8. Bake in the preheated oven until meringue is golden, 12 to 15 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

267 Calories
9g Fat
44g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 267
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 224mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 88mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 204mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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