Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie With Golden Meringue
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie with Golden Meringue is a rich, silky dessert in a buttery crust, topped with fluffy toasted meringue—perfect for holidays or whenever you crave chocolate.
Ingredients
For the chocolate filling:
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the meringue:
- 4 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually add milk, whisking smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling (about 7–10 minutes).
- Lightly beat yolks in a bowl. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the hot mixture. Pour it back into the pan and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour filling into pre-baked crust and smooth the top.
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating to stiff, glossy peaks. Mix in vanilla.
- Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to the crust. Create peaks with a spoon. Broil 1–2 minutes until golden—watch closely.
- Cool at room temp for 1–2 hours. Chill at least 3 hours before slicing for a clean cut.