Mrs Dunlaps Chocolate Pie Recipes

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Pre-bake the two pie shells. Set aside and let cool.
• Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
• Place egg whites in a clean glass or metal mixing bowl, let come to room temperature.
• Place egg yolks in a large mixing bowl.
• Add cocoa.
• Add vanilla flavoring.
• Add sugar.
• Add milk.
• Add flour.
• Mix well with an electric mixer.
• Place mixture in a sauce pot over Medium heat.
• Add the butter, stirring constantly as mixture heats up.
• Cook until mixture is thick, stirring constantly. About 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let mixture cool for about 10 minutes.
• Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
• Add the sugar.
• Add the Cream of Tartar.
• Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
• Divide the cooked chocolate mixture into the two pie shells.
• Divide the meringue over the top of the pies.
• Bake at 350F degrees until top is lightly browned.
• Remove from oven, place on wire racks to cool.
• Refrigerate, uncovered for 2-3 hours to firm up.
• Enjoy!

LADD'S CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Pour in the milk, then the beaten eggs. Cook, stirring, until the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate, butter and vanilla. Stir until the chocolate is all melted. Pour into the baked pie shell and chill in the fridge for several hours until set.
• Serve plain to Ladd, serve topped with everything for Ree!