Chocolate Meringue Pie

SUBMITTED BY: Carol Hudson  PHOTO BY: staceywatts 

"This pie will delight chocolate lovers! My husband's family has enjoyed it at get togethers for many years."
Chocolate Meringue Pie Recipe
Original recipe yield 1 pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup white sugar

What to Drink?

Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. To Make Chocolate Custard: In a large saucepan or double boiler combine 1 cup of sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Mix well, then stir in egg yolks and milk. Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture has the consistency of pudding.
  3. Stir vanilla extract and butter or margarine into custard. Pour mixture into baked pie shell.
  4. To Make Meringue: In a medium glass or metal bowl whip egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. Spread meringue over chocolate custard, covering completely.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes, until meringue is golden brown. Chill before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 10, 2005 by SUPERDUPERFOOD 
The pie was very good but since I've worked in kitchens all my life I knew that this recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 30, 2007 by TRACEYE58 
I ended up having to triple this recipe to fill the pie crust. I added extra egg whites... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 28, 2006 by OMyStarz 
I made this pie tonight, I haven't tasted the finished product, however, the chocolate custard... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 9, 2003 by TARAMC 
The Meringue Recipe turns out runny, and is not user friendly to new cooks who do not realize... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 11, 2007 by goddess 
This is very good, just what I've been looking for. I usually make a cream pie so I'm used to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 15, 2002 by KJB357 
This recipe didn't work for me. It didn't set up well and was sickningly sweet. There wasn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2002 by SARAH_MC21 
Maybe I made some huge mistake, but this recipe did not work for me at all. The chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 31, 2002 by TRACEYANN 
Super easy and a real crowd pleaser. Non-baker-types are always soooo impressed with any type... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 8, 2003 by KITCHEN MAGIC 
Delicious. A must eat for all chocolate lover. A light fresh desert!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.82 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2002 by SHIRLEY POLLARD 
Very good but is like a fudge pie instead of cream. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Chocolate Meringue Pie

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 260

  • Total Fat: 8.7g
  • Cholesterol: 59mg
  • Sodium: 191mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 3.8g

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