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Classic chocolate pie with a flaky crust, rich chocolate custard filling, and tall toasted meringue peaks with a slice removed on a rustic metal pie plate

The Best Classic Chocolate Pie Recipe with Meringue

This classic chocolate pie features a rich, creamy chocolate custard filling topped with a light and airy meringue, all nestled in a perfectly baked pie crust. It's a comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Filling
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa or 1 1/2 squares baking chocolate
  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg yolks lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon butter
Pie Crust
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch piecrust
Meringue
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Saucepot
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a saucepot, whisk together cocoa, 3/4 cup sugar, flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, lightly beaten egg yolks, and whole milk.
  3. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously, until it bubbles and thickens, which takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Beat out any lumps if necessary, as it will not thicken further in the oven.
  4. Remove the chocolate filling from the heat and stir in vanilla and butter.
  5. While the custard cooks, poke holes in the unbaked piecrust with a fork and bake it for approximately 20 minutes until browned.
  6. To make the meringue, beat the egg whites with 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt until fluffy, then gradually add 4 tablespoons of sugar.
  7. Pour the chocolate custard into the baked pie shell, top with the beaten egg whites (meringue), and bake for about 10 minutes until the meringue peaks are lightly browned. Serve warm.

Notes

Grandma says: 'It’s real good hot, wonderful cold and you can even eat it frozen—then it’s like a popsicle!'