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The Ultimate, Foolproof Chocolate Meringue Pie: Silky Filling and Stable Meringue

A close-up of a slice of chocolate meringue pie showing the dark chocolate filling and tall, toasted meringue topping.
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This recipe delivers the best chocolate meringue pie, featuring a rich, velvety chocolate custard filling and a towering, fluffy, perfectly toasted meringue topping. Follow these simple steps for a showstopper dessert every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked homemade pie crust
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups cold water
  • 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg whites, at room temperature

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the pie crust according to standard instructions until lightly golden. Let the crust cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. Prepare the chocolate filling: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 cup of the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in the cold water until smooth.
  3. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens significantly and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, continuing to stir. Remove from heat.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly drizzle about 1 cup of the hot chocolate mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper them.
  5. Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining chocolate mixture. Return the pan to medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture returns to a boil and thickens again. Do not let it scorch.
  6. Remove the filling from the heat. Stir in the chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour this rich chocolate filling immediately into the cooled, prebaked pie crust.
  7. Prepare the meringue: In a large, clean, grease-free bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. This creates your fluffy meringue topping.
  8. Spread the meringue evenly over the hot chocolate filling, making sure the meringue touches the edge of the crust all the way around. This seals the filling and helps prevent weeping. Create decorative swirls with the back of a spoon.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  10. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack at room temperature for at least 4 hours before slicing. This allows the creamy chocolate filling to set properly.

Notes

  • For a stable, crack-free meringue, ensure your mixing bowl and beaters are completely free of any grease or yolk residue.
  • To achieve a velvety chocolate filling, temper the egg yolks slowly to prevent scrambling.
  • If you prefer a quicker set, you can brown the meringue using a kitchen torch instead of baking it.

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