chocolate meringue pie

 chocolate meringue pie 

Here's a recipe for a delicious chocolate meringue 


Ingredients:

1 pre-made pie crust [4]

4 ounces of semisweet chocolate, chopped [2]

1 cup of granulated sugar [3]

1/4 cup of cornstarch [5]

1/4 teaspoon of salt [6]

4 large egg yolks [2]

2 cups of whole milk [4]

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract [2]

4 large egg whites [5]

1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar [6]

1/2 cup of granulated sugar [3]


Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) [4].

Prepare the pie crust according to the package instructions or your preferred recipe. Bake it in the preheated oven until golden brown. Set it aside to cool [4].

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the chopped semisweet chocolate, 1 cup of granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Mix well [2][3][5][6].

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and milk. Gradually pour this mixture into the saucepan with the chocolate mixture, whisking constantly [2][4].

Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and comes to a boil. Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat [2][4].

Stir in the vanilla extract and pour the chocolate filling into the pre-baked pie crust [2][4].

In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until frothy. Gradually add in the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, a tablespoon at a time, while continuing to beat on high speed until stiff peaks form [5][6].

Spread the meringue over the chocolate filling, making sure to seal the edges of the pie crust to prevent shrinking or weeping [3][5].

Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to create decorative peaks on the meringue [6].

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown [6].

Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together and the custard to set [6].

Now you have a delectable chocolate meringue pie to enjoy! I hope you find this recipe helpful and that it brings you joy and satisfaction [1]. Happy baking!


Sources

1 1000 Easy Recipes by Food Network Magazine


2 Joy of Cooking, All New, All Purpose, by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, and Ethan Becker


3 Spa Specialties by Deborah Hart


4 On Cooking by Sarah R. Labensky, Alan M. Hause, and Priscilla A. Martel


5 On Food and Cooking, completely revised and updated, by Harold McGee


6 Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book


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