Granny’s Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pie with Sweet Meringue – A Southern Classic
This Granny’s Chocolate Pie with Sweet Meringue is the definition of old-fashioned comfort. With its silky, homemade chocolate filling and a cloud of sweet, golden meringue on top, it’s a pie that brings back memories of Sunday dinners and holidays at Grandma’s house. Every bite is rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced — the kind of dessert that reminds you why some recipes never go out of style. 🍫🥧
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Filling
- ½ cup cocoa
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 3 egg yolks (set aside the whites for meringue)
- 1½ cups sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pre-baked pie shell
For the Sweet Meringue
- 3 egg whites (reserved from yolks)
- 6 level tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cream of tartar
