Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie: A Timeless Dessert Classic
A rich, creamy old-fashioned chocolate pie with a smooth custard filling, a crisp pre-baked crust, and a light, fluffy meringue topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Ingredients
– 1 pre-baked pie crust
– ¼ cup butter
– 1 cup sugar
– ¼ cup flour
– ½ cup cocoa powder
– 2 cups milk
– 3 egg yolks
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 egg whites
– ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
– ½ cup sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Whisk together sugar, flour, and cocoa powder, then gradually mix into melted butter.
4. Slowly add milk, stirring continuously, and cook until thickened (5-7 minutes).
5. Temper egg yolks by adding a spoonful of the hot mixture, then return the yolks to the saucepan.
6. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stir in vanilla, and remove from heat.
7. Pour chocolate filling into the pre-baked crust.
8. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
9. Spread meringue over the pie, sealing edges, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
10. Cool completely before serving.
Notes
– Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.
– Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
– For a deeper chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg