Description
Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie with Golden Meringue is a nostalgic dessert with a silky chocolate custard in a flaky crust, topped with sweet, toasted meringue—perfect for holidays or whenever you need a comforting treat.
Ingredients
- 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar (filling)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (filling)
- 4 large egg whites (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (meringue)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (meringue)
Instructions
- Pre-bake the pie crust according to package or recipe directions and let it cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt.
- Whisk in egg yolks and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- For the meringue, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating to stiff, glossy peaks. Add vanilla extract.
- Spread meringue over the warm filling, sealing it to the crust edges.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes until the meringue is golden brown.
- Cool at room temperature, then chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to deepen the chocolate flavor.
- Use dark chocolate or bittersweet chocolate for a richer pie.
- Replace cream of tartar with lemon juice or vinegar if needed.
- Ensure meringue is spread to crust edges to prevent shrinking and weeping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
