Microwave Chocolate Pie

A blend of chocolate and meringue. This is an easy and delicious microwave pie!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 298 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 6 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 3 egg whites, beaten

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, mix together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, salt and 1/2 cup of milk until smooth. Once it is mixed well, stir in remaining milk. Microwave on high for 5 to 8 minutes or until thick; stir halfway through cooking.

Step 3

In a small bowl, place a small amount of the hot mixture and beat together with egg yolks. Stir back into original mixture in casserole dish. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until thickened; stir frequently. Blend in butter and the 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Pour mixture into pastry shell.

Step 4

To Make Meringue: In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar at a time until stiff peaks form; stir in vanilla. Spread meringue over top of pie filling.

Step 5

Seal rim of pie with aluminum foil, then bake in preheated oven for about 8 minutes or just until meringue gets browned.