Fudge Meringue Pie Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Flour1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Milk2 Cup (16 tbs)
 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, broken in small chunks
 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 1 (9-inch) pie shell, baked and cooked
 Egg whites3
 Vanilla extract1/2 Teaspoon
 Cream of tartar1/4 Teaspoon
 Sugar6 Tablespoon

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, the flour and salt Gradually stir in milk.
Add chocolate.
Stir constantly over medium heat until bubbly.
Simmer 2 minutes longer.
Remove from heat Stir a small amount of hot mixture into beaten egg yolks; immediately add egg yolk mixture to remaining hot mixture in saucepan.
Stir constantly over medium heat 2 minutes.
Remove from heat Add butter or margarine and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Pour into cooled baked pie shell.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a small bowl, beat egg whites, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and cream of tartar until foamy.
Gradually beat in 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff and glossy.
Spoon meringue on chocolate filling, carefully sealing to edge of crust Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden.
Cool.
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