How to Make Chocolate Meringue Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate meringue pie is a classic dessert that combines the rich, creamy goodness of chocolate filling with the light, airy texture of meringue on top. This decadent pie is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a sweet treat. The combination of flavors and textures in this pie is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, making it a popular choice for dessert lovers everywhere.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 egg whites

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Combine 1 cup sugar with cocoa and flour. Beat egg yolks with milk and add to the sugar mixture.
  • Add sugar and egg mixture to the skillet with melted butter and cook gently, stirring constantly until thick. (Watch this mixture closely as it has a tendency to burn.) Add vanilla. Pour the mixture into the baked crust.
  • Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until meringue is glossy and stiff peaks form. Spread beaten egg whites over the hot filling. Be sure whites touch the edges of the crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the meringue is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    339 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 191mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 103mg