Ingredients
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For the pie filling:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups hot milk
- 2 oz. (squares) unsweetened baker’s chocolate, broken into small pieces
- 2 egg yolks, well beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 baked 9″ pie shell (recipe here)
- 1 recipe Meringue
For the meringue:
- 2 egg whites (room temperature is a must)
- 4 Tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
For the pie filling:
- Blend sugar, cornstarch, flour, and salt.
- Stir gradually into hot milk, and cook over boiling water (using a double boiler) until thickened.
- Add chocolate, and stir until well blended and smooth.
- Add a small amount of cooked mixture to beaten egg yolks, blending in thoroughly. Return this mixture to the remaining mixture in a saucepan and cook for 2 minutes longer.
- Remove from heat then add the vanilla, and mix well.
- Place cooled filling into the pie shell, then make the meringue.
- Pile the meringue on top of the filling, going to the edge of the pie with the meringue to prevent shrinking and gaps.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until the meringue is lightly browned.
For the meringue:
- Beat egg whites until stiff and foamy.
- Add sugar very slowly (this is important) to preserve the air in the meringue, continuing to beat until soft peaks are formed. Add the vanilla while beating to mix well.
- Spread the meringue over the filling. Seal to the edge of the crust to prevent shrinking.