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A classic, rich chocolate custard pie topped with fluffy golden meringue—perfect for any occasion.

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie

A classic, rich chocolate custard pie topped with fluffy golden meringue—perfect for any occasion.
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Equipment

  • Pie dish
  • saucepan
  • mixing bowls
  • Mixer or whisk
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 egg whites
  • ¼ tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ cup sugar for meringue

Instructions
 

  • Pre-bake your pie crust until golden and set aside to cool.
  • In a saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, and cocoa powder. Add milk gradually.
  • Heat over medium, stirring constantly, until thick.
  • In a bowl, beat egg yolks. Temper with hot filling, then return to saucepan. Cook 1–2 minutes more.
  • Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla, then pour into crust.
  • In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar. Gradually add sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
  • Spoon meringue over hot filling and seal to crust edges.
  • Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes until golden. Cool at room temp, then chill if desired.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days.
Seal meringue edges to avoid shrinking.
Add espresso powder for a mocha twist.