Go Back
–+ servings
Classic Chocolate Pie

Classic Chocolate Pie

Indulge in a Classic Chocolate Pie with a silky filling, flaky crust, and fluffy meringue. A nostalgic treat for any occasion.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9-inch pie crust, baked and cooled
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour heaping
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder heaping
  • 1.5 cups milk 2% or whole
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar for meringue

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer (hand or stand)
  • Mixing bowls One for yolks, one clean/dry for whites.

Method
 

  1. Bake the pie crust until golden brown and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, flour, and cocoa powder. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly.
  3. Add egg yolks, vanilla, and butter to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, for 5-7 minutes until thick and glossy.
  4. Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled pie shell and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. For the meringue, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form, then gradually add ⅓ cup sugar while beating until stiff peaks form.
  6. Spread the meringue over the chocolate filling, sealing it to the edge of the crust and creating peaks.
  7. Bake the pie at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until the meringue is light golden brown.
  8. Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least one hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For a glossy meringue, add a pinch of cornstarch to the sugar before incorporating it into the egg whites. If you want to make ahead, prepare the crust and filling the day before and assemble just before serving. Leftovers should be covered and stored in the refrigerator, and it's best to eat the pie the same day for optimal texture. For decorating, consider dusting with cocoa powder or serving with whipped cream and chocolate shavings!
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!