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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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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Pre-bake your pie crust until golden and set aside to cool.
  2. In a saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, flour, and cocoa powder. Add milk gradually.
  3. Heat over medium, stirring constantly, until thick.
  4. In a bowl, beat egg yolks. Temper with hot filling, then return to saucepan. Cook 1–2 minutes more.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla, then pour into crust.
  6. In another bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar. Gradually add sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
  7. Spoon meringue over hot filling and seal to crust edges.
  8. 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.