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Ingredients
Pie:
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¾ cup white sugar
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5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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¼ teaspoon salt
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2 cups milk
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
Meringue:
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¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
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6 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
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Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Separate eggs. Set whites aside for meringue.
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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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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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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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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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Gradually beat in sugar, then continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
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Spread evenly over hot filling, all the way to the crust.
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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 | |
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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.