priick pie crust with fork to prevent bubbling, then bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until crust is golden
in sauce pan, combine cocoa powder, corn starch, and sugar
gradually add milk while stirring
heat until thick and bubbly, stirring continuously
reduce heat, cook for two minutes more. remove from heat
beat eggs yolks slightly, gradually stir in 1 cup of hot mixture
return egg mixture to saucepan
bring to boil while stirring
cook for two minutes more, remove from heat
stir in butter and vanilla
pour into baked pie crust
allow to cool completely before topping with meringue
FOR THE MERINGUE
in a metal bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form
gradually add sugar, beat until stiff peaks form
top cooled pie with meringue and sprinkle on grated chocolate
bake in oven at 350°F for 8- 12 minutes, until top is golden.
serve and enjoy.
