Name: Chocolate Pudding Pie
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 1/2 cup milk; 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten; 2 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped; 1 tsp vanilla; 1 9-inch baked pastry shell; 3 egg whites, room temperature; 6 tbsp sugar

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Chocolate Pudding Pie

Courses: Pies & Crust

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 40 mins Cook Time 20 mins

Cooking Temp: 350 F Servings: 8

Instructions

In 2-quart saucepan, stir together 2/3 c. sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Stir in egg yolks. Add chocolate. Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium-low heat and boil one minute. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Turn into large bowl; cover surface with waxed paper or plastic wrap. Cool slightly (no longer than 1 hour). Spoon filling into pastry shell. In small bowl with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 6 T. sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over filling, sealing to edge of crust. Bake in 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until slightly browned. Cool at room temperature away from drafts.