Poppy's Chocolate Puddin' Pie
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"Old family recipe for the simplest, best, real pie (or puddin' if you don't feel like making crust)."
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Prep Time
min
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Cook Time
min
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Servings
8 serving(s)
Tags
No Meat, No Pork, No Red Meat, Dessert
Directions
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In 2 quart saucepan, sift and mix together flour, cocoa, 2/3 cup sugar and salt. Whisk in milk. Over medium heat, and stirring constantly, cook until it reaches pudding thickness. Remove from heat.
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Very quickly beat in egg yolks, 1 teaspoon vanilla and butter; beating briskly until completely mixed and smooth. Cool in pan.
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Pour into baked, cooled pie shell. Top with meringue.
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Meringue: chill beaters and bowl. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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With electric mixer on high, beat 3 egg whites and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to stiff peaks. While still beating egg whites, add 10 tablespoons sugar, one tablespoon at a time.
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Spread meringue over pie, and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 minutes or until meringue turns pale brown. Remove from oven. Place on level, draft-free area at least 30 minutes to cool before serving.