Posted by token28001 zone7 NC on Wed, Apr 1, 09 at 10:40
Chocolate Pie
2 cups of sugar
1/2 cup of flour
2/3 cup of cocoa
6 egg yolks
pinch of salt
a splash of vanilla extract
1 stick of butter
2 cups of milk
6 egg whites, pinch of cream of tartar, and 1/4 cup of sugar for meringue.
Combine sugar, flour, cocoa, and milk. Turn on low heat and stir until combined. Begin adding egg yolks. Continue to stir. Increase to medium heat and continue to stir. Add vanilla and salt. Continue to stir until creamy and well blended. Add butter and continue to stir. Remove from heat once all ingredients are blended and smooth. Check for lumps.
Pour into lightly baked pie shells.
Mix egg whites, tartar, and sugar for meringue. Beat with blender until peaks form. Cover pie filling and bake until brown. Top with grated milk chocolate.
Makes 2 pies.
