Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie (Print Version)

Crisp crust filled with creamy chocolate custard and a light meringue, offering timeless Southern comfort.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Pie and Filling

01 - 1 pre-baked 23 cm pie crust
02 - 55 g unsalted butter
03 - 200 g granulated sugar
04 - 30 g all-purpose flour
05 - 45 g unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 480 ml whole milk
07 - 3 large egg yolks
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Meringue Topping

09 - 3 large egg whites
10 - 0.25 teaspoon cream of tartar
11 - 100 g granulated sugar

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C.
02 - In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and cocoa powder. Gradually blend this dry mixture into the melted butter, stirring to combine.
04 - Slowly pour in the whole milk while whisking constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 5–7 minutes.
05 - Lightly beat the egg yolks in a bowl. Whisk in a spoonful of the hot chocolate mixture to temper, then return the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan.
06 - Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the custard is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
07 - Pour the hot chocolate custard into the pre-baked pie crust, spreading evenly with a spatula.
08 - In a clean, dry mixing bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
09 - Spread the meringue evenly over the hot filling, ensuring it seals to the crust edges.
10 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
11 - Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Rich yet light thanks to the airy meringue topping
  • Perfect for making ahead since it needs time to cool
  • Just a few staple ingredients come together for big chocolate flavor
  • Ideal for potlucks and family dinners
02 -
  • This pie is vegetarian friendly and crowd pleasing
  • Stays fresh covered in the refrigerator for three days
  • A slice delivers classic comfort and makes any dinner feel like a celebration
03 -
  • Let your eggs come to room temperature for better volume in both the custard and meringue
  • Always spread meringue onto a hot filling to minimize weeping
  • Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water to cut the cleanest slices

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