Leah's Chocolate Meringue Pie

Ingredients

• 3 c. sugar
• 5 tbs. cocoa powder
• 5 tbs. all purpose flour
• 4 c. milk
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 6 pasteurized egg yolks, keep egg whites in a bowl
• 4 tbs. unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp. cream of tarter
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 2 baked 9" pie shells

Directions

1. In a large pot add the 3 C. sugar, cocoa and flour, whisk to combine.
2. Turn the heat on med. high and whisk in the egg yolks and milk.
3. Cook, stirring constantly until thicken, takes a good 10 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla and butter, whisk to combine.
5. Pour equal amounts into each baked pie shell. Using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites until they begin to form stiff peaks.
6. Add in the cream of tarter and 1/4 C. sugar.
7. Continue beating until firm peaks form.
8. Spread over each pie and then bake in a 350 degree oven until the peaks are golden brown.
9. Remove and let cool slightly, then store in the fridge.