Description
This Chocolate Meringue Pie is a delightful dessert with a rich chocolate filling and fluffy meringue on top. Easy to prepare, it’s great for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 homemade or store-bought pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- â…“ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 ¾ cups whole milk, divided
- 4 large egg yolks
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Roll out the pie dough, fit it into a 9-inch pie dish, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Prick the crust base with a fork, line with parchment, and fill with weights.
- Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes.
- Remove parchment and weights, bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes until golden and dry.
Notes
Ensure the egg whites are at room temperature for optimal meringue texture.
Let the pie cool completely to set the filling well before serving.
Store leftovers in the fridge to keep the meringue intact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg