Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 (9-inch) pie
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
To make the chocolate filling: Whisk 2 cups sugar, cocoa, and flour together in a saucepan. Blend in evaporated milk and vanilla.
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Beat egg yolks and stir into chocolate filling.
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Add butter and heat, stirring constantly, until butter is just melted.
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Pour filling into unbaked pie shell.
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Bake in the preheated oven until pie is just set, about 35 to 40 minutes.
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To make the meringue topping: Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
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Spread meringue over pie filling, covering completely.
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Return pie to oven and bake until meringue is lightly browned and golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Cook’s Note
If you opt to use a frozen prepared pie crust, use the deep-dish kind.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 503 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 77g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
