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                          Chocolate Meringue Pie

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : S_Living                         Pies
                Chocolate

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      c             sugar
   3      tb            cornstarch
   1      dash          salt
   2      c             milk
   3                    eggs --  separated
   1      square        unsweetened -- (1-ounce)
   1      tb            butter or margarine
   1      t             vanilla extract
   1                    baked 9-inch pastry shell
     1/2  t             cream of tartar
     1/4  c             plus
   2      tb            sugar

  Combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a heavy   saucepan; mix 
well.Combine milk and egg yolks; beat   with a wire whisk 1 to 2 minutes 
or until frothy.   Gradually stir into sugar mixture, mixing well. Cook   
over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened   and bubbly. 
Remove from heat; add chocolate, butter,   and vanilla, stirring until 
chocolate and butter melt.   Spoon mixture into pastry shell; set 
aside.Beat egg   whites and cream of tartar at high speed of an   electric 
mixer 1 minute. Gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2   tablespoons sugar, 1 
tablespoon at a time, beating   until stiff peaks form and sugar dissolves 
(2 to 4   minutes). Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing to   edge of 
pastry. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12   minutes or until golden brown. 
Yield:  one 9-inch pie.
By KKBG35A    RUTH BURKHAR




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