My grandmother made the best chocolate pie in the world. I’m not just saying that because she was my grandmother. This woman could make chocolate pie that would make you cry actual tears of joy.
Ingredients :
For the pie:
• 1 pre-baked pie crust
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups whole milk
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the meringue:
• 3 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup sugar
Directions :
1. Bake your pie crust and let it cool completely.
2. In a heavy saucepan, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and sugar. Get all the lumps out now because you can’t fix them later.
3. Slowly add the milk, whisking the whole time. Add the egg yolks and whisk them in.
4. Put the pan on medium heat and start stirring. Don’t stop stirring. Not even for a second.
5. It’s going to seem like nothing’s happening for the first ten minutes. Then suddenly it’ll start to thicken. Keep going until it coats your spoon thick.
6. Take it off the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla. Pour it into your pie crust.
7. For the meringue, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Slowly add the sugar while beating. Keep going until you get stiff peaks.
8. Spread the meringue over the filling, making sure to seal the edges. Make some pretty swirls with your spoon.
9. Bake at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until the meringue is golden brown. Watch it like a hawk because it can burn fast.
Variations to Try :
Add a tablespoon of instant coffee to the cocoa mixture for mocha pie. It’s incredible.
Fold in some mini chocolate chips while the filling is still warm.
Skip the meringue and use whipped cream instead. Some people prefer it that way.
Add a pinch of cinnamon to the filling for a little warmth.
