Description
Smooth old-fashioned chocolate pie with golden meringue comes straight from Grandma’s classic recipe collection, delivering pure comfort in each delectable slice. Creamy chocolate filling nestled under a cloud-like golden meringue topping makes your dessert table sparkle with nostalgic Southern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Meringue Ingredients:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Whisk 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup cocoa powder, ¼ cup flour, and ¼ teaspoon salt together in a medium saucepan. This blend will create the base for your rich chocolate filling.
- Gradually pour 3 cups whole milk into the dry ingredients, whisking smoothly to prevent lumps from forming. Ensure the mixture looks completely uniform.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat at 350°F, stirring constantly for 8-10 minutes. Watch for the filling to thicken and start bubbling, which signals it’s ready for the next stage.
- Grab a small bowl and whisk 4 large egg yolks. Carefully ladle ½ cup of the hot chocolate mixture into the yolks, whisking rapidly to prevent scrambling.
- Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan. Stir constantly for 2 more minutes to incorporate and create a silky consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully melted and combined.
- Transfer the warm chocolate filling directly into your pre-baked pie crust. Spread evenly across the surface.
- Clean your mixing bowl thoroughly. Add egg whites and ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar. Beat on high speed until foamy.
- Gradually sprinkle ½ cup granulated sugar, one tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat. Stop when stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Spread the meringue over the chocolate filling, making sure to seal the edges against the crust. Create decorative peaks with your spatula.
- Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes, watching carefully until the meringue turns a beautiful golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the pie cool at room temperature for 1 hour. Refrigerate for an additional 3-4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Always use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching when making the chocolate filling and ensure even heat distribution.
- Tempering eggs carefully prevents scrambling by gradually raising their temperature with hot chocolate mixture.
- Ensure your meringue forms stiff peaks by using room temperature egg whites and a clean, grease-free bowl for maximum volume.
- Create a beautiful golden meringue by watching closely during baking and removing when peaks are evenly bronzed, not burnt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-27 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 71 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg