chocolate angel pie (sallye)

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52 Pinches
Austin, TX
Updated on Nov 24, 2013

Another recipe from Mother's recipe trove.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield Yield 6-8 slices

Ingredients

  • SHELL INGREDIENTS
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • FILLING INGREDIENTS
  • 1 package german sweet chocolate squares
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups whipping cream

How To Make chocolate angel pie (sallye)

  • Step 1
    TO MAKE SHELL: Preheat oven to 300º Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Optional: you can add a pinch of salt if desired. Add sugar slowly 2 tablespoons at a time while still beating. Continue beating unil very stiff peaks form. Fold in the nuts and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. Spoon into lightly greased 8 inch pie pan and make a nest-like shell, building sides about 1/2 inch above the pan. Bake in preheated 300º oven for 50-60 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  • Step 2
    MAKING THE FILLING: In heavy saucepan, melt chocolate in water over low heat stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and cool until thickened Add 1 teaspoon vanilla While chocolate is cooling, Whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Fold cream into the chocolate mixture Spoon chocolate mixture into meringue shell and chill in fridge for 2 hours before serving.
  • Step 3
    Garnish (optional) Sprinkle chocolate curls over top of pie if desired.

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Category: Pies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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