Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie with Golden Meringue

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie with Golden Meringue

Ingredients

For the Pie Filling:

•1 pie crust, baked

•1/4 cup butter

•1 cup sugar

•1/4 cup flour

•1/2 cup cocoa powder

•2 cups milk

•3 egg yolks

•1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Meringue:

•3 egg whites

•1/4 tsp cream of tartar

•1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

Preparing the Filling:

1.Bake the pie crust according to the package or recipe instructions, then set it aside to cool.

2.In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa, sugar, flour, and milk.

3.Add the egg yolks and butter, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a creamy filling.

4.Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the filling into the baked pie crust.

Preparing the Meringue:

1.In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.

2.Gradually add sugar while beating, until stiff peaks form.

3.Spoon the meringue over the chocolate filling, spreading it to the edges of the crust to seal it completely.

Final Baking:

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2.Bake the pie for 10-15 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.

3.Let the pie cool completely before serving.

Tips for the Perfect Pie:

•To avoid lumps in the filling, strain the mixture before pouring it into the crust.

•For a beautiful meringue, use a spoon to create peaks before baking.

•Allow the pie to cool fully to achieve the best texture and flavor.