Description
Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie with Golden Meringue is a nostalgic dessert featuring a rich, silky chocolate filling nestled in a flaky pie crust and crowned with fluffy, golden-baked meringue. It’s the kind of comforting treat that brings back memories of homemade family dinners and Sunday suppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar (for meringue)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
- Whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the beaten egg yolks to temper, then slowly add yolks back into the saucepan while whisking continuously.
- Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes more, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the pre-baked pie crust and smooth the top.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- To make the meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Spread meringue over the hot pie filling, sealing to the edges of the crust to prevent shrinking.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- For best results, spread the meringue over the hot filling to help it adhere and prevent weeping.
- Use whole milk for a creamier, richer texture.
- Let the pie cool at room temperature, then chill if you prefer it cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chocolate pie, meringue pie, old fashioned pie, classic dessert, southern dessert