my grandmother's chocolate pie

Name: My Grandmother's Chocolate Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CHOCOLATE PIE FILLING; 4 tablespoon(s) cocoa powder; 3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cup(s) milk; 1 cup(s) sugar; 3 - egg yolks; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1/2 stick(s) butter; 1 - 9 inch pie crust, baked; ## MERINGUE TOPPING; 3 - egg whites; 6 tablespoon(s) sugar

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Debbie Thurmond

Shreveport, LA

Updated on Nov 5, 2025

This was the recipe my grandmother always went to when she made a chocolate meringue pie. It was a hit with everyone in the family and it still is. Hope your family will enjoy it too!

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A slice of My Grandmother's Chocolate Pie on a plate.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

There's something special about a classic chocolate meringue pie. This version has a homemade chocolate pudding that's creamy and full of rich chocolate flavor. On top of the flaky crust, it's fantastic. A soft and fluffy meringue on top adds a hint of sweetness. A simple, but elegant, dessert that's sure to please everyone.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

CHOCOLATE PIE FILLING
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
3 - egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 stick butter
1 - 9 inch pie crust, baked
MERINGUE TOPPING
3 - egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar

How To Make my grandmother's chocolate pie

Test Kitchen Tips

Before step 1, we pre-baked our pie crust in a 400 degree oven for 12-15 minutes.

Step 1

FOR CHOCOLATE PIE FILLING: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Mix all dry ingredients (cocoa, flour, and sugar) together in a double boiler. Stir to blend well.
Step 3

Add slightly beaten egg yolks into the dry ingredients. Slowly add the milk, a bit at a time, until well blended, Over LOW heat, cook stirring CONSTANTLY, until thickened (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.
Step 4

Add vanilla and butter. Stir to blend well.
Step 5

Pour into a baked 9-inch pie crust.
Step 6

TO PREPARE THE MERINGUE: Put the 3 egg whites in a small deep bowl. (I use a chilled aluminum bowl.) Beat on high until medium-soft peaks begin to form. Slowly add the sugar and beat until the egg whites are glossy and hold firm, stiff peaks.
Step 7

Spoon over the chocolate mixture in the pie crust, pulling the meringue into peaks.
Step 8

Bake in a pre-heated oven until lightly browned.
Step 9

Allow to cool. Then refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 439kcal, carbohydrates: 64g, cholesterol: 126mg, fat: 18g, fiber: 2g, protein: 8g, saturated fat: 9g, sodium: 231mg, sugar: 48g, unsaturated fat: 9g

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

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