SOUTHERN CHOCOLATE PIE RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• If using a homemade crust, prepare the pie crust by placing it into an ungreased, regular 9-inch glass pie plate and fluting the edges.
• Whisk the eggs together, then whisk in the sugar.
• Stir in the corn syrup and the softened butter; mix well.
• Add the flour and the vanilla; combine well.
• Fold in the pecans.
• Pour mixture into the unbaked pie shell and bake at for about 55 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Shield the outside edges of the pie with a pie shield or aluminum foil about halfway through cooking to prevent over-browning.
• Let the pie cool down completely, slice, then serve!

Steps:

• Pre-bake the two pie shells. Set aside and let cool.
• Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
• Place egg whites in a clean glass or metal mixing bowl, let come to room temperature.
• Place egg yolks in a large mixing bowl.
• Add cocoa.
• Add vanilla flavoring.
• Add sugar.
• Add milk.
• Add flour.
• Mix well with an electric mixer.
• Place mixture in a sauce pot over Medium heat.
• Add the butter, stirring constantly as mixture heats up.
• Cook until mixture is thick, stirring constantly. About 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let mixture cool for about 10 minutes.
• Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Add the sugar.
• Add the Cream of Tartar.
• Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
• Divide the cooked chocolate mixture into the two pie shells.
• Divide the meringue over the top of the pies.
• Bake at 350F degrees until top is lightly browned.
• Remove from oven, place on wire racks to cool.
• Refrigerate, uncovered for 2-3 hours to firm up.
• Enjoy!