Chocolate Pie
- 1 sleeve graham crackers (9 whole crackers)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- For the crust: In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers and sugar until crumbs form.
- Pour in the butter and continue to pulse until the crumbs are coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
- Set aside.
- For the filling: In a small saucepan, heat the milk until hot but not simmering.
- To a medium saucepan, add the sugar, flour and cocoa and whisk together well.
- Lightly beat the egg yolks (saving the whites for the meringue) and pour into the flour mixture.
- Slowly add the hot milk, stirring.
- This will create a paste in the beginning, ensuring that the chocolate and flour blend smoothly.
- Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until very thick, about 5 minutes.
- The mixture will start to bubble sporadically; continue to stir and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter, vanilla and salt.
- Stir until the butter is completely incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the crust and chill in the refrigerator, about 45 minutes.
- For the meringue: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. With an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the salt until stiff.
- With the mixer running, gradually add the sugar and beat until the whites are smooth and glossy.
- Spread the meringue on the pie, reaching the edges of the crust to seal in the filling.
- Bake until brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Cool completely before serving.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/trisha-yearwood/chocolate-pie.html (may not work)