Description
This Chocolate Pie with Golden Meringue is a rich, velvety dessert featuring a decadent chocolate custard filling and a fluffy, golden-brown meringue topping. It’s elegant, nostalgic, and perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
- 6 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for meringue)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan, whisk together 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
- Whisk in egg yolks and milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate, butter, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the baked pie crust and let cool slightly.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Fold in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
- Spoon meringue over the chocolate filling, spreading to seal edges.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.
- Let cool at room temperature, then chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure meringue seals to crust to prevent shrinking.
- Use quality chocolate or chips for best flavor and smooth melting.
- Chill pie thoroughly to set before slicing.
- Optional: use a kitchen torch instead of baking to brown meringue.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
