Here’s a delicious Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie with Golden Meringue recipe — rich, silky, and topped with a fluffy, golden-browned meringue just like Grandma used to make!
🥧 Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie with Golden Meringue
Ingredients
For the Pie Filling:
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 tsp salt
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2 cups whole milk
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3 large egg yolks (reserve whites for meringue)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
For the Meringue:
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3 large egg whites
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1/4 tsp cream of tartar
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6 tbsp granulated sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling:
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In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
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Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to bubble and thicken.
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In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks. Slowly whisk in a spoonful of the hot chocolate mixture to temper, then add yolks into the saucepan, whisking quickly.
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Cook for another 2–3 minutes, until thick and glossy.
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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter until melted and smooth.
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Pour filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
2. Make the Meringue:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy.
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Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff glossy peaks form.
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Beat in vanilla extract.
3. Top and Bake:
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Spread meringue over the hot pie filling, sealing it to the edges of the crust to prevent shrinking.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until meringue is golden brown.
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Cool at room temperature, then chill at least 2 hours before slicing.
