My Grandma'S Chocolate Pies Recipe

Name: My Grandma'S Chocolate Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (9 inch) deep dish pie shells, baked (bought or homemade); 2 cups sugar; 6 tablespoons cornstarch; 6 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 eggs, separated; 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring (NOT ARTIFICIAL); 1 (15 ounce) can evaporated milk; 4 cups whole milk; 1/4 cup butter; 6 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Servings: persons

2 (9 inch) deep dish pie shells, baked (bought or homemade)
2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
6 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring (NOT ARTIFICIAL)
1 (15 ounce) can evaporated milk
4 cups whole milk
1/4 cup butter
6 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1
["Stir together sugar, cornstarch, salt and cocoa in a heavy 3 quart boiler.", "Beat egg yolks with milk and stir into dry ingredients.", "Add butter that has been cut into small cubes and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and just begins to ""bubble"".", "You must stir constantly or this filling will scorch.", "Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and pour into baked pie shells and let cool some.", "Make a meringue from the 6 egg whites, cream of tarter and sugar.", "Spread on top of pies and brown in the oven at 325u00b0F.", "Remove pies from oven when meringue is nicely brown.", "Let cool at least 30 minutes before you attempt to cut these pies.", "Let the kids or dear hubby have the pot and stirring spoon to lick clean."]

1040

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (9 inch) deep dish pie shells, baked (bought or homemade), 2 cups sugar, 6 tablespoons cornstarch, 6 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, My Grandma'S Chocolate Pies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

My Grandma'S Chocolate Pies

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions