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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups sugar |
1/2 cup cocoa |
1/3 cup cornstarch |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
3 cups milk |
3 eggs, separated |
3 tablespoons butter or margarine |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 baked 9-inch pastry shell |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
6 tablespoons sugar |
Directions:
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Mix well to remove lumps. Gradually add milk, stirring until blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
2. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Stir one-fourth of hot mixture into yolks; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into pastry shell.
3. Combine egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar; beat until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spread over filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Bake at 400° for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool.
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