How to Make Grandma's Cocoa Meringue Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about a recipe that has been passed down through generations. It carries with it not just the flavors and ingredients, but also the memories and love of those who have prepared it before. Grandma's Cocoa Meringue Pie is one such recipe, a beloved dessert that has been enjoyed by families for years. With its rich, chocolatey filling and fluffy meringue topping, this pie is a true labor of love that is sure to become a favorite in your household as well.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
  • 4 egg whites
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch deep dish pie

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C.)
  • In a large saucepan or double boiler combine flour, cocoa powder, 1 cup of sugar, and salt. Mix well, then stir in milk and egg yolks. Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour mixture into baked pie shell.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until top is lightly browned. Remove and allow to cool before serving.
  • Nutrition

    343 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 325mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 92mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 208mg