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Chocolate Pie Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 279 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sugar divided
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg yolks lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 pinch kosher salt for meringue

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Poke holes in the unbaked pie crust with a fork and bake until lightly golden.
    Chocolate Pie recipe step 1
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, 3/4 cup sugar, the flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt with 2 lightly beaten egg yolks and 1 1/2 cups milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens (about 5 to 10 minutes). It will not thicken further in the oven. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter.
    Chocolate Pie recipe step 2
  • In a clean bowl, beat 2 egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
    Chocolate Pie recipe step 3
  • Pour the warm chocolate custard into the baked pie crust and top with the meringue, spreading it evenly and creating peaks. Bake at 350°F for about 8-12 minutes until the meringue peaks are lightly browned. Allow the pie to cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 210mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Chocolate Pie
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