This classic chocolate meringue pie features a rich, creamy chocolate filling topped with fluffy meringue. Perfect for any occasion, it's a dessert that will impress your family and friends.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 1 baked pie crust
- 15 g butter
- 30 g cornstarch
- 3 egg whites
- 3 egg yolks
- 480 ml milk
- 1 pinch salt
- 200 g sugar
- 50 g sugar for meringue
- 30 g unsweetened chocolate
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
In a saucepan, combine 200g of sugar, 30g of cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
Step 2
Gradually stir in 480ml of milk until smooth.
Step 3
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils. Boil for 1 minute.
Step 4
Remove from heat and gradually stir half of the hot mixture into the 3 beaten egg yolks.
Step 5
Return the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan and cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
Step 6
Remove from heat and stir in 30g of unsweetened chocolate, 15g of butter, and 5ml of vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 7
Pour the filling into the baked pie crust.
Step 8
In a mixing bowl, beat the 3 egg whites until soft peaks form.
Step 9
Gradually add 50g of sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
Step 10
Spread the meringue over the hot filling, sealing the edges to the crust.
Step 11
Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown.
Step 12
Cool on a wire rack and refrigerate before serving.