Chocolate Meringue Pie

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade), fully baked and cooled
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 4 large egg yolks
• 3 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 tbsp butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

1. 1Whisk the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks together in a saucepan.
2. 2Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbling, about 8 minutes.
3. 3Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
4. 4Pour the hot filling into the baked crust.
5. 5Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with a mixer on medium until soft peaks form, then add the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
6. 6Spread the meringue over the hot filling, making sure it touches the crust all the way around to prevent shrinking.
7. 7Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes, until the meringue peaks are golden brown.
8. 8Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate at least 3 hours before slicing.

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