Chocolate angel pie

An old recipe for a chocolate cream pie with a crust made of whipped egg whites (meringue) with nuts.

Heavenly chocolate cream pie with a meringue crust.

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In our early experiments, this pie was no angel: The meringue crust stuck and the chocolate flavor was faint. For a pie with a balance of chocolate filling, crisp meringue, and fluffy whipped cream, we needed to boost the chocolate flavor. By making a cooked custard, we were able to load nearly a pound of chocolate into the filling, and using part milk and part bittersweet chocolate lent depth and complexity. True meringue takes time, and we found that 2½ hours in the oven was necessary for…

Chocolate lovers really go for this pie. The filling is not too sweet, making a nice complement to the sweet meringue shell. Some family members request this pie for their birthday instead of cake!

This chocolate angel pie has a sweet meringue shell and a luscious chocolate cream filling. It's a chocolate cream pie that's perfect for any special occasion or plain old chocolate cravings!

A fantastic and sinful pie! German chocolate mousse mounded in a pecan meringue shell. If you like sinning, you'll love this pie!

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A lovely pecan meringue nest forms the crust for this pie, which is filled with chocolate whipped cream. Top with sliced strawberries, raspberries, or simply cover the pie with chocolate shavings.