Chocolate Pie from Scratch

Submitted by Northern_Reflectionz

"This is another old pioneer recipe which still stands the test of time."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon butter

• Meringue

• 2 egg whites
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

directions

1. Mix dry ingredients. Add 2 cups boiling water.
2. Cook until thickened over boiling water or medium heat.
3. Stir constantly.
4. Add egg yolks (mixing a bit of the hot liquid with the yolks before adding).
5. and cook a bit long.
6. Remove.
7. Add butter and vanilla.
8. Cool.
9. Pour into baked pie shell.
10. Meringue:.
11. Beat 2 egg whites till fluffy.
12. Add sugar and cornstarch. Whip until it peaks.
13. Pile on top of pie.
14. Brown slightly in a 350F oven (approx 5 - 10 mins).