For the chocolate pie:
¾ cup sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa
2½ tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1½ cups milk
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 8-inch pastry pie crust, baked
For the meringue topping:
2 egg whites
4 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
For the chocolate pie: Mix first 5 ingredients in a quart pan. Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture thickens and boils. Mix small amount into beaten egg yolks, then blend into mixture in pan, boil, and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add vanilla. Mix well. Pour into crust.
For the meringue topping: Beat all ingredients together until stiff peaks form. Spread on top of pie while filling is hot. Bake at 325° until meringue is set and golden.
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