Description
Hot Chocolate Meringue Pie is a show-stopping dessert that combines a rich chocolate filling with a light, airy meringue topping. Each slice offers a perfect balance of creamy, chocolaty goodness and crunchy sweetness, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or cozy nights in. Simple yet elegant, this pie will impress your guests and create unforgettable memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs (yolks and whites separated)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust in a pie dish and poke holes with a fork.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together 1 cup sugar, cocoa powder, milk, egg yolks, and butter until smooth and thickened (5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow to cool slightly before pouring into the baked crust.
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar while beating until stiff peaks appear.
- Spread meringue over the chocolate filling and create swirls using a spatula.
- Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until meringue is golden brown. Cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (116g)
- Calories: 363
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 124mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 113mg