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The Ultimate Flawless Chocolate Meringue Pie: Rich Filling and No-Weep Topping

A perfect slice of chocolate meringue pie showing rich dark filling and tall, toasted meringue.
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You deserve a truly rewarding baking experience. This recipe delivers a deeply rich chocolate filling and a towering, perfectly stable, fluffy meringue topping. Learn the simple steps for this classic chocolate meringue pie so you can announce some good news in your kitchen tonight.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 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 degrees F. Bake the pie crust according to package directions until lightly golden. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. For the filling, whisk together 1 cup of the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
  3. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens significantly and comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly drizzle about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper them.
  5. Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot filling. Return to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens again and bubbles. Cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
  6. Stir in the chopped chocolate and butter until fully melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Pour the hot chocolate filling into the cooled, baked pie crust.
  8. For the meringue, beat the egg whites in a clean, grease-free bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. This creates a stable, fluffy meringue topping.
  9. Spread the meringue evenly over the hot chocolate filling, making sure the meringue touches the inner edge of the crust all the way around to prevent shrinking or weeping. Create decorative swirls with the back of a spoon.
  10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly golden brown.
  11. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack at room temperature for at least 4 hours before slicing. Do not refrigerate immediately, as this can cause the meringue to weep.

Notes

  • To prevent the meringue from weeping, make sure your mixing bowl for the egg whites is completely free of any grease or yolk.
  • For the richest flavor, use high-quality chopped chocolate in the filling.
  • Cool the pie slowly at room temperature before chilling to help stabilize the meringue structure.

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