grandma jackson's chocolate cream pie

Name: Grandma Jackson's Chocolate Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup(s) cocoa, unsweetened; 3 large egg yolks, beaten; 2 cup(s) pet milk (evaporated) or milk; 1/2 stick(s) butter; 1 - pie shell, baked; ## MERINGUE; 3 large egg whtes; 3 tablespoon(s) sugar; 1/8 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar or baking powder; ## NOTE: I LIKE TO USE 4 EGG WHITES, 6 TABLESPOONS (1/3 CUP) SUGAR, 1/8 TSP CREAM OF TARTAR AND A TSP VANILLA TO MAKE THE MERINGUE,

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Gail Welch

Carthage, TX

Updated on Oct 16, 2025

This chocolate cream pie recipe belonged to 94 year old Iaeline Jackson. She was the grandmother of a co-worker of mine. My husband's mother's maiden name was Jackson so I'm adopting Mrs. Iaeline into our family as Grandma. She has been making this pie for her family for many many years.

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This chocolate cream pie is an old-fashioned recipe just like grandma used to make. It's made with simple ingredients and very easy to prepare. The trick is not letting the chocolate mixture burn. Once cooked, it's thick and creamy. Just the way filling for a chocolate cream pie should be. The light and fluffy meringue on top is tasty and, once toasted, makes the pie beautiful. Perfect for any occasion.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa, unsweetened
3 large egg yolks, beaten
2 cups pet milk (evaporated) or milk
1/2 stick butter
1 - pie shell, baked
MERINGUE
3 large egg whtes
3 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar or baking powder
NOTE: I LIKE TO USE 4 EGG WHITES, 6 TABLESPOONS (1/3 CUP) SUGAR, 1/8 TSP CREAM OF TARTAR AND A TSP VANILLA TO MAKE THE MERINGUE,

How To Make grandma jackson's chocolate cream pie

Step 1

Put all ingredients (for pie filling) in a saucepan and cook until thickened and bubbly. NOTE: I mix beaten egg yolks and milk together in a saucepan then add dry ingredients and butter; whisk until bubbly and thickened.

Step 2

Pour into cooled pre-baked pie shell.
Step 3

Make the meringue by beating egg whites until stiff. Add sugar one tablespoon at a time.
Step 4

Add cream of tartar or baking powder (and vanilla if desired.)
Step 5

Beat until stiff.
Step 6

Put meringue on top of the pie.
Step 7

Bake at 400 degrees 5-8 minutes or until lightly brown.
Step 8

Cool on wire rack.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 533kcal, carbohydrates: 78g, cholesterol: 215mg, fat: 21g, fiber: 2g, protein: 11g, saturated fat: 10g, sodium: 242mg, sugar: 60g, unsaturated fat: 11g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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