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Ingredients

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

Nutrition Info

297.5 calories carbohydrate: 44.9 g cholesterol: 89.3 mg fat: 11.4 g fiber: 1.4 g protein: 5.8 g saturatedFat: 5.1 g servingSize: - sodium: 245 mg sugar: 31.9 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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.
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.
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.
Seal rim of pie with aluminum foil, then bake in preheated oven for about 8 minutes or just until meringue gets browned.

1 - 9 inch pie

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