Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pies Meringue Pie Recipes Mom's Chocolate Meringue Pie 4.4 (176) 147 Reviews 77 Photos This chocolate pie with meringue topping has a rich and creamy custard filling. Submitted by Mary Ann Benzon Updated on March 18, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 77 77 77 77 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 9-inch pie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings Pie: ¾ cup white sugar 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tablespoons cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked Meringue: ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar 6 tablespoons white sugar Directions Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Separate eggs. Set whites aside for meringue. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Make the pie: Mix sugar, cocoa, and cornstarch together in a medium saucepan. Gradually mix in milk. Place over medium-high heat and cook, stirring often, until thickened and bubbly, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour about 1 cup hot filling into egg yolks, whisking quickly to avoid scrambling eggs. Pour mixture back into the saucepan; whisk to combine with hot filling. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Set over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Pour hot filling into crust. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Make the meringue: Beat reserved egg whites and cream of tartar in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until soft peaks form. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Gradually beat in sugar, then continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Spread evenly over hot filling, all the way to the crust. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until meringue is golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 304 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 267 Calories 9g Fat 44g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 267 % Daily Value * Total Fat 9g 11% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Cholesterol 82mg 27% Sodium 224mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 44g 16% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 32g Protein 6g 11% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 88mg 7% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 204mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.