Chocolate Meringue Pie

Ingredients

Directions

Combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a heavy saucepan; mix well.

Combine milk and egg yolks; beat with a wire whisk 1 to 2 minutes or until frothy.

Gradually stir into sugar mixture, mixing well.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly.

Remove from heat; add chocolate, butter, and vanilla, stirring until chocolate and butter melt.

Spoon mixture into pastry shell; set aside.

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed of an electric mixer 1 minute.

Gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves (2 to 4 minutes).

Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of pastry.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.