Chocolate Meringue Pie With Cook And Serve Pudding
Who doesn't love a good pie? And when it comes to chocolate meringue pie with cook and serve pudding, it's hard to resist. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to holidays.
Ingredients
To make this delicious pie, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pie crust (9 inches)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 package (3.9 ounces) cook and serve chocolate pudding mix
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 6 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
Follow these steps to make this delicious chocolate meringue pie:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, pudding mix, egg yolks, 1/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly until it thickens and comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the pudding into the cooled pie crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Add the 6 tablespoons of sugar gradually while continuing to beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Spoon the meringue over the top of the pudding, making sure to spread it all the way to the edges of the crust.
- Bake the pie for 15-20 minutes or until the meringue is lightly browned.
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely before serving.
Variations
If you want to mix things up a bit, try these variations:
- Use a graham cracker crust instead of a traditional pie crust.
- Top the pie with whipped cream instead of meringue.
- Add chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, to the pie filling for added texture.
- Add a layer of sliced bananas to the bottom of the pie crust before adding the pudding.
Conclusion
Chocolate meringue pie with cook and serve pudding is a classic dessert that everyone should try at least once. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Serve it at your next gathering and watch as your guests come back for seconds!
