Easy Homemade Chocolate Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 egg yolks
• 0.25 cup butter
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell
• 4 egg whites
• 0.25 cup white sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for baking.
2. For the chocolate filling: In a saucepan, whisk together 2 cups of sugar, cocoa powder, and flour. Gradually blend in the evaporated milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks lightly, then stir them into the chocolate mixture.
4. Add the butter to the saucepan and heat over medium, stirring continuously until the butter is just melted and incorporated.
5. Pour the prepared chocolate filling evenly into the unbaked pie shell.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until the pie filling is set but still slightly soft, approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
7. For the meringue topping: In a clean glass, metal, or ceramic bowl, beat the egg whites until they become foamy. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
8. Carefully spread the meringue evenly over the warm chocolate pie filling, ensuring the entire surface is covered and sealed to the edges of the crust.
9. Return the pie to the oven and bake until the meringue is lightly browned and beautifully golden, about 8 to 10 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Nutrition

• Calories: 503 kcal
• Fat Content: 20 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 61 g
• Sodium Content: 240 mg
• Protein Content: 9 g
• Cholesterol Content: 131 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 77 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g