Ingredients
-
¾ cup white sugar
-
2 cups milk
-
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
-
¼ cup cornstarch
-
¼ teaspoon salt
-
3 large eggs, separated, divided
-
2 tablespoons butter, softened
-
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
-
1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
-
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
-
6 tablespoons white sugar
Directions
-
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
-
Mix 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup milk, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt together in a 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe dish until smooth. Stir in remaining milk. Microwave on high until thick, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring halfway through.
-
Beat egg yolks in a small bowl. Pour a small amount hot chocolate mixture into the bowl, whisking quickly to avoid scrambling the eggs. Pour mixture back into the microwave-safe dish and whisk until incorporated. Microwave on high until thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring freqeuntly.
-
Remove from the microwave; stir in butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour mixture into pie crust.
-
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually mix in remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, until stiff peaks form. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Spread meringue over pie filling; cover the edges of the pie with aluminum foil.
-
Bake in the preheated oven until meringue is lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
298 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
45g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
---|---|
Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 298 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 26% |
Cholesterol 89mg | 30% |
Sodium 245mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate 45g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
Total Sugars 32g | |
Protein 6g | 12% |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 90mg | 7% |
Iron 1mg | 6% |
Potassium 209mg | 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.