How to Make Margaret's Southern Chocolate Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of rich, indulgent chocolate desserts, then you're in for a real treat with Margaret's Southern Chocolate Pie. This classic recipe has been passed down through generations, and for good reason – it's absolutely delicious. Imagine a flaky, buttery crust filled with a silky smooth chocolate filling, topped with a cloud of pillowy whipped cream. It's the ultimate comfort food, perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ⅓ cups white sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
  • 3 egg whites
  • ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift flour and cocoa powder together into a saucepan.
  • Whisk 1 1/3 cups sugar and egg yolks together in a bowl. Gradually add evaporated milk, whisking constantly. Slowly pour milk mixture into the saucepan, whisking until combined with flour mixture.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a flat-bottomed wooden spoon or spatula, until mixture begins to thicken and coats the back of the spoon, about 15 minutes. Remove custard from the heat and stir in butter until melted. Pour into pie crust.
  • Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, a tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over chocolate filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tips of the meringue peaks are golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    432 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 102mg
    • Sodium: 227mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 48g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 140mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 240mg