CHOCOLATE PIE-The Southern Lady Cooks- Old Fashioned Recipe (2024)

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This Sweet Chocolate Pie is one of our most popular recipes. Rich chocolate topped with a delicious meringue and always a hit!

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If you love this pie you will also want to check out this delicious Chocolate Chess Pie. It’s so easy to make and the texture and taste are great!

Table of contents

  • ❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
  • 🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
    • Meringue Ingredients
    • SWAPS
  • 🍽️HOW TO MAKE
    • COOKING STEPS
  • TIP
    • RECIPE VARIATIONS
  • ❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
    • STORING
  • 💕MORE POPULAR RECIPES TO ENJOY
    • SERVING SIZE

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

This old-fashioned sweet chocolate pie with meringue is a classic for a reason. These old recipes like this are just delicious and stand the test of time, which is one of the many reasons why we love it. Any gathering we have ever taken it to, we have always come home with an empty pan.

🍴KEY INGREDIENTS

  • Deep dish pie crust
  • White granulated sugar
  • Cocoa
  • All-purpose flour
  • Evaporated milk
  • Egg yolks
  • Vanilla flavoring
  • Butter

Meringue Ingredients

  • Egg whites
  • Sugar

SWAPS

Many people will make this without the meringue and just add cool whip. So you can swap that out if you like.

🍽️HOW TO MAKE

This pie isn’t hard to make so just jump in and give it a try!

COOKING STEPS

Step 1
Bake your pie shell and let it cool before adding the filling. In a large bowl whisk together the sugar, cocoa, flour, milk, vanilla and eggs.

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Step 2
Cut butter into about three pieces and add to pie liquid. (The butter will melt while cooking).

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Step 3
Cook on top of the stove on medium-high heat, stirring constantly about 9 to 10 minutes until filling thickens.

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Step 4
Don’t forget to stir because it will burn easily. If I think it is going to burn I move it from the burner for a minute or put it on the edge of the burner. Once the filling thickens, pour into cooled pie shell and let cool about 10 to 12 minutes before adding meringue.

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Step 5
Beat the egg whites with a mixer until peaks form. Add the sugar and beat about another minute.

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Step 6
Spread on top of the pie and bake in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes until brown on top. You can just put the pie under the broiler and brown the meringue that way. If you put it under the broiler, watch it carefully because it will burn easily. I usually brown mine under the broiler but you can do it either way.

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⭐TIP

Once this pie is done, do not put it in a warm area, the meringue will wilt. Made that mistake last year, set it on the table where a vent was above and the heat from the vent wilted the meringue.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

If you love this style of pie, you will also love our Banana Cream Pie which is topped with a meringue as well. Of course you can never go wrong with our Old Fashioned Banana Pudding! it’s always a winner!

❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The chocolate filling didn’t set; what did I do wrong?

More than likely you didn’t cook it long enough. The filling will thicken on the stove that is when you know it is ready.

My family doesn’t like Merignue, can I use cool whip?

Yes, you can.

STORING

We like to store this pie in a cool place. See TIP above as a good reminder.

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SERVING SIZE

This will depend on the size you slice each piece, but 6-8 is the normal serving size.

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Sweet Chocolate Pie

CHOCOLATE PIE-The Southern Lady Cooks- Old Fashioned Recipe (19)Anne Walkup

This Sweet Chocolate Pie is a classic and one we have loved for year. Just like your Grandmother made, it's always a hit and has wonderful reviews!

4.90 from 39 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, southern

Servings 1 pie

Ingredients

  • 1 9 inch deep dish pie crust, baked
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 5 tablespoons cocoa
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
  • 4 tablespoons butter or 1/2 stick

Meringue for chocolate pie.

  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  • Bake your pie shell and let it cool before adding the filling. In a large bowl whisk together the sugar, cocoa, flour, milk, vanilla and eggs. Cut butter into about three pieces and add to pie liquid. (The butter will melt while cooking). Cook on top of the stove on medium high heat, stirring constantly about 9 to 10 minutes until filling thickens

  • Don’t forget to stir because it will burn easily. If I think it is going to burn I move it from the burner for a minute or put it on the edge of the burner. Once the filling thickens, pour into cooled pie shell and let cool about 10 to 12 minutes before adding meringue.

Meringue Instructions

  • Beat the egg whites with a mixer until peaks form. Add the sugar and beat about another minute. Spread on top of the pie and bake in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes until brown on top. You can just put the pie under the broiler and brown the meringue that way. If you put it under the broiler, watch it carefully because it will burn easily. I usually brown mine under the broiler but you can do it either way.

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Notes

This pie is good without the meringue, too.

Keyword chocolate, chocolate pie, easy pie

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CHOCOLATE PIE-The Southern Lady Cooks- Old Fashioned Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long does chocolate pie last in the fridge? ›

How long is chocolate pie good for? It'll stay good for about three days in the fridge, covered in plastic wrap. How do you thicken chocolate pie filling? I add in a little cornstarch to help thicken up the filling.

Can you freeze chocolate pie? ›

The short answer is yes, pies can be frozen! Many types of pies can be frozen and thawed, or frozen raw and baked fresh. Pro tip - both of the pies we sell in our online store, Bourbon Pecan Pie and Sea Salt Chocolate Chess Pie, freeze and thaw very well!

Where did chocolate pie originate? ›

History. Variations of the original go back to as far as 1917 in the southern United States.

Is it OK to leave chocolate pie out overnight? ›

If a pie contains eggs or dairy products, it should be stored in the refrigerator and not left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Pies that do not contain dairy products, such as fruit pies can be stored, loosely covered at room temperature for up to two days.

Is it safe to eat pie left out overnight? ›

McDowell says that fruit and custard pies are best eaten within the first 24 hours after baking, but can be stored at room temperature for up to two days—any longer than that, and the crust will start to get soggy.

Does homemade chocolate pie need to be refrigerated? ›

According to the Food and Drug Administration, homemade pies containing eggs should be refrigerated. 2 However, you've probably noticed that a lot of grocery stores and restaurants serve and store them at room temperature. This is because, quite simply, they taste better that way.

What pies should not be frozen? ›

Freezing. Most pies will freeze well from a raw or cooked state. However, custard filled pies do not tend to freeze well. When freezing a fruit pie, you'll see the best results if you freeze a combination of cooked fruit filling in a raw pastry.

Is it better to freeze or refrigerate pie? ›

Pie Storage Tips

Be sure to refrigerate pies containing eggs (pumpkin, custard and cream pies). Be aware that custard and cream pies do not freeze successfully.

What is the most popular pie in America? ›

Apple pie is arguably one of the most popular pie flavors. A symbol of America, the apple pie was actually invented by the British. Apple pie is simply made with sliced apples on double-crusted pastry dough.

Which brand of Choco Pie is best? ›

Orion is the creators of the famous Choco Pie, it is the Number #1 selling Choco Pie brand in the world.

What pie originated in the United States in America? ›

Shaker lemon pie is a four-ingredient pie that originated in the Shaker communities of the Midwestern United States. To make this pie, lemon slices and sugar are placed in a bowl for several hours until the lemons are juicy, then eggs are beaten in and the mixture is poured into a pastry-lined pie dish.

How long until chocolate pie goes bad? ›

Store in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Is pie still good after 5 days? ›

Fruit pies are best stored at room temperature and eaten within 2 days of purchase. However, they can also be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Custard pies (ex. Sweet Potato Coconut, Cardamom Tahini Squash, or Apple Butter Custard) are best eaten within 2 days of purchase if stored at room temperature.

Does chocolate pie go bad? ›

Shelf Life: Refrigerated chocolate pie can typically last for about 3 to 4 days [2]. It is important to refrigerate the pie promptly after it has cooled down to room temperature.

Can I eat 5 day old pie? ›

Cream and chiffon pies must be stored in the refrigerator. These pies can be kept three to four days. Fruit pies such as cherry and apple can be stored at room temperature one to two days or seven days in the refrigerator.

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