GRANDMA'S COCOA MERINGUE PIE

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This is a chocolate custard pie recipe my grandmother taught me many years ago. It's always a big hit at church functions, charity bake sales, or family get-togethers.

Provided by Troy Yarbrough

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
4 egg whites
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C.)
  • In a large saucepan or double boiler combine flour, cocoa powder, 1 cup of sugar, and salt. Mix well, then stir in milk and egg yolks. Whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour mixture into baked pie shell.
  • In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue over pie, covering completely.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until top is lightly browned. Remove and allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 107.3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 325 mg, Sugar 34.4 g

AJ Mathan
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Overall, a good recipe, but not perfect.


Sandip nepali
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Filling was too runny.


hafishgoblub
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Meringue was too dry.


west emmy
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A little too sweet for me.


Sami Shoro
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Not my favorite, but still good.


Youssef Khrayzat
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I'll definitely be making this again.


denis blacks
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Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mark Kedamwana
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Perfect for a special occasion.


Roxana Alvardo
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Delicious!


Forest Farris
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This pie was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Vikshitha Nirmal
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I've made this pie several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Christian Etim
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This pie is delicious! The filling is rich and chocolatey and the meringue is perfectly fluffy.


Hajikhan Lashari
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This pie is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any kind of chocolate I want for the filling.


Rajab lee Sparta
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I was so excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The meringue was too dry and the filling was too runny.


I Small
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfect. The meringue is always fluffy and the filling is always rich and chocolatey.


Lebi Frank
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This pie was amazing! I used dark chocolate for the filling and it was so rich and decadent. The meringue was perfect and the pie was a hit at my party.


Muhmood Ul Hassan
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This pie was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The meringue was a little too soft, but I think that was because I didn't beat the egg whites long enough.


M. Qusam
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I love this recipe! The instructions were easy to follow and the pie turned out perfectly. The filling is gooey and the meringue is crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Robin_hulk Smash
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This pie was a hit at my family gathering! The meringue was perfectly fluffy and the filling was rich and chocolatey. I will definitely be making this again.