Chocolate meringue pie (MRS)

By hmp13

Ingredients

• 1/2 recipe plain pie pastry or vinegar pie crust, prebaked
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup water
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 recipe meringue

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325.

Stir together the egg yolks, sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and just enough of the water to make a smooth paste. Heat the milk in a double boiler set over simmering water. When the milk begins to steam, gradually whisk in the egg mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until very thick, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla, then pour the filling into the crust. Top with the meringue, sealing the edges well.

Bake for about 30 minutes, until the meringue is golden brown. Cool for at least 1 hour on a wire rack before slicing. Serve at room temperature or chilled.