old fashioned chocolate cream pie
This was my mother's recipe. She made it many times in her life. I have continued the tradition.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 - baked pie shell
- FOR PIE FILLING:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk ( whole milk, 2% or evaporated)
- 3 - egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- FOR MERINGUE:
- 3 - egg whites
- 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
How To Make old fashioned chocolate cream pie
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Step 1For Pie Filling: In a medium sized saucepan combine the sugar, cocoa powder, corn starch, salt, milk and egg yolks. BEFORE turning on the burner, whisk all the ingredients together until well mixed. The corn starch will not dissolve in hot liquids so it is VERY important to stir until it has all dissolved before turning on the burner.
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Step 2Cook mixture on medium to medium high heat whisking constantly until pudding starts to thicken. Remove from heat.
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Step 3Stir in butter and vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
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Step 4Pour into prepared pie crust.
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Step 5For Meringue: In a clean mixer bowl, add the egg whites and vanilla. On high speed, whip until whites start to to whip up. Slowly and a little at a time, add the powdered sugar and cream of tartar. Continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
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Step 6Spoon meringue on top of the pie filling. Bake at 325 degrees until meringue reaches the desired browness.
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Step 7Tips: Make sure your mixing bowl is completely clean and free of oil. Meringue will not whip if there is oil residue in the bowl. To keep meringue from shrinking, make sure it touches all around the edge of the pie crust.
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