grandmas chocolate pie

Ingredients grandmas chocolate pie

The Filling
1/2 cup + 1Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn starch
4 cup milk
6 egg yolks
3 tbsp butter
2 tsp vanilla
Meringue and garnish
6 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp grated chocolate for garnish

how to make grandmas chocolate pie

priick pie crust with fork to prevent bubbling, then bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until crust is golden

in sauce pan, combine cocoa powder, corn starch, and sugar

gradually add milk while stirring

heat until thick and bubbly, stirring continuously

reduce heat, cook for two minutes more. remove from heat

beat eggs yolks slightly, gradually stir in 1 cup of hot mixture

return egg mixture to saucepan

bring to boil while stirring

cook for two minutes more, remove from heat

stir in butter and vanilla

pour into baked pie crust

allow to cool completely before topping with meringue

FOR THE MERINGUE

in a metal bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form

gradually add sugar, beat until stiff peaks form

top cooled pie with meringue and sprinkle on grated chocolate

bake in oven at 350°F for 8- 12 minutes, until top is golden.

serve and enjoy.