Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie with Golden Meringue is a true diner‑style dessert: a flaky pie crust, silky stovetop chocolate filling, and tall vanilla meringue toasted to a deep golden color. This recipe makes one 9‑inch pie and is perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or any time you want a nostalgic chocolate dessert.
Ingredients for Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie
For the crust
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1 single 9‑inch pie crust, baked and cooled (homemade or store‑bought)
For the chocolate custard filling
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1/4 cup butter
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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Pinch of salt
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2 3/4 cups whole milk (or 2% milk)
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4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For the golden meringue
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4 large egg whites, room temperature
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1/4 tsp cream of tartar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Separate the eggs carefully so no yolk gets into the whites; you will use the yolks in the filling and the whites for the meringue.
Step 1: Blind‑Bake the Crust
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Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Fit the pie crust into a 9‑inch pie plate, crimping the edges.
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Prick the bottom lightly with a fork, line with parchment, and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
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Bake 12–15 minutes, then remove weights and bake another 5–8 minutes, until lightly golden and dry.
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Cool completely on a rack before adding the chocolate filling.
A fully baked crust keeps its structure and prevents sogginess once the hot custard is poured in.
Step 2: Prepare the Old Fashioned Chocolate Filling
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