Best 4 Paula Deens Rich Chocolate Meringue Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with Paula Deen's Rich Chocolate Meringue Pie, a decadent dessert that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic pie features a luscious chocolate filling nestled in a flaky, buttery crust, topped with a billowy meringue that adds a touch of sweetness and texture. Our comprehensive guide includes step-by-step instructions and a video tutorial to ensure your pie turns out perfect every time. Additionally, discover variations such as Paula's Chocolate Chess Pie, a Southern classic with a rich, dense filling, and her Chocolate Cream Pie, a lighter option with a creamy, mousse-like filling. Whichever recipe you choose, you're in for a truly unforgettable dessert experience.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S CHOCOLATE MERINGUE PIE



Mom's Chocolate Meringue Pie image

This pie features a homemade chocolate custard, and is topped with meringue.

Provided by Mary Ann Benzon

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Mix together sugar, cocoa, corn starch and salt in a medium saucepan. Gradually mix in milk. Cook and stir over medium high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to medium low; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove pan from heat. Stir about one cup of the hot filling into the egg yolks; mix back into the custard. Return saucepan to heat, and bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in vanilla. Pour hot filing into crust.
  • In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, and continue to beat until stiff and glossy. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing meringue to crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 224.4 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

PAULA DEEN'S RICH CHOCOLATE MERINGUE PIE RECIPE - (2.9/5)



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Provided by á-72367

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1-1/4 c. sugar
2-1/2 c. whole milk
4 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 T. butter
1 t. vanilla extract
1 (9-in)prepared pie crusts, baked
Paula Deen's Mile-High Meringue (see recipe)
Unsweetened cocoa powder (if desired)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325. In a large heavy saucepan, combine flour, cocoa, and sugar. Stir in milk and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour mixture into prepared piecrust. Using the back of a spoon, spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to edge of pie crust. Bake for 23 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Sift cocoa over the top of the pie if desired. Store in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE MERINGUE PIE PAULA DEEN



Chocolate Meringue Pie Paula Deen image

Provided by Faith Granger

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 9- inch pre-baked pie crust
2 cups sugar
3 Tbsp cocoa powder
8 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp salt
6 egg yolks
4 cups milk
2 Tbsp butter
2 tsp vanilla extract
6 egg whites
½ tsp cream of tarter
8 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare and pre-bake your pie crust. Set aside to allow it to fully cool.

CHOCOLATE MERINGUE PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
3 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk, scalded
2 square (1-ounce each) unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cornstarch
8 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup water
Pinch salt
3 egg whites

Steps:

  • Make the crust:
  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in the shortening with a pastry blender or 2 knives used like a scissor, or mix with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the ice water over the flour mixture, tossing with a fork; adjust enough of the remaining water, by the tablespoon, tossing, so that the dough holds together. Flatten into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, with a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out the dough into an 11-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Fold the edge under to make a stand-up edge; crimp. Prick the bottom all over with a fork. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove the pie plate to a wire rack to cool.
  • Make the filling:
  • In a heatproof bowl, lightly beat the egg yolks to break up, and then set aside. In a small, heavy saucepan, stir together the sugar, flour and salt. Gradually stir in the scalded milk. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking, until thickened and bubbly, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir a little of the hot mixture into the yolks. Stir the yolk mixture back into the saucepan. Heat over very low heat, stirring, for 2 minutes, and do not let boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Whisk in the chocolate, butter, and vanilla until melted and smooth. Scrape into a clean bowl. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the filling and let cool for 10 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap and scrape the filling into the piecrust. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Make the meringue:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small saucepan, stir together the cornstarch, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and the water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a simmer and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat. In a large bowl, add the salt to the egg whites. With an electric mixer at medium speed, beat just until soft peaks form. Add the cornstarch mixture and beat until creamy. Gradually beat in the remaining sugar and continue to beat until soft peaks form, 6 to 8 minutes. Spread the meringue mixture over the cooled chocolate filling, make sure the meringue touches the piecrust edge all the way around. Bake until the meringue is golden and its internal temperature registers 150 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve soon after. Cover and refrigerate any leftovers.

Tips:

  • Make sure the meringue mixture is stiff and glossy before folding it into the chocolate mixture. If the meringue is not stiff enough, it will not hold its shape and the pie will not set properly.
  • Do not over-bake the pie. The meringue should be lightly browned and the chocolate filling should be set but still slightly soft and gooey in the center.
  • Allow the pie to cool completely before serving. This will give the meringue time to set and the pie will be easier to slice.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries.

Conclusion:

Paula Deen's Rich Chocolate Meringue Pie is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the rich chocolate filling and the fluffy meringue topping is sure to please everyone. With a few simple tips, you can easily make this pie at home. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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