Iron Skillet Chocolate Pie Recipe

Chocolate and pie are the combinations you can hardly deny. This is one of the most famous types of pie suitable for all ages and occasions. However, I am not here to share with you any typical recipe for chocolate pie. We will talk about the old fashioned chocolate meringue pie which will be prepared on an iron skillet, rather on an oven. The iron skillet is thousand years old cooking dish that is still reigning over the cooking world. As the name suggests, it is built with iron and has a flat surface. So, the heat distributes equally on all parts. 

So, let’s see how you can make this pie by following the iron skillet chocolate pie recipe. 

Types Of Chocolate Pie

Chocolate incorporates any sort of sweet or salty ingredients. So, the types and variations of chocolate pie are infinite. To name a few_

1. Almond chocolate cream pie. 
2. Hazelnut pie with chocolate ganache. 
3. Chocolate cream pie. 
4. old fashioned chocolate meringue pie
5. Salted caramel pie with chocolate. 
6. Honey chocolate pie. 
7. M&M chocolate pie. 
8. Chocolate cheese pie. 

Today, we will learn about the old-fashioned chocolate meringue pie baked on an iron skillet. Let’s get started. 

Ingredients for Cast Iron Skillet Pie

For the Pie:

Dry cocoa: The star ingredient of the iron skillet chocolate pie recipe. The more cocoa, the more chocolatey flavor will evaporate. So, amass 5 tbsp of cocoa powder. 

Sugar: Sugar is the basic ingredient for any dessert and chocolate pie is no exception. Use granulated sugar for the best result. Here you will need 2 cups of sugar. 

All-purpose flour: The thickening agent of the pie. The flour is integral to give the pie a perfect consistency. 4 tbsp of all-purpose flour will do. 

Milk: Use fresh full-fat cream milk rather than powdered one. 2 ¼ cups of milk will do. 

Butter: What else will let you know that a delicious pie is in the making with its aroma if not butter? For this recipe, you will need 1/2 cup or 1 stick of butter. 

Eggs: Eggs will be used both in meringue and pie, but separately. So, take 5 large eggs and separate the whites from the yolk. 

Vanilla: The vanilla flavor adds a sweet aroma to the iron skillet chocolate pie recipe. Use 1 tsp of real vanilla. 

For the Crust or Shell:

9-inch deep dish pie shell: Instead of handmade dough, you can use the pie shells. There will be no compromise on taste and texture. 1 9-inch pie shell will suffice. 

For meringue:

Egg whites: Separate the whites of the same eggs and keep them at room temperature. 5 egg white will work. 

Cream of tartar: The main ingredient for the meringue. It stabilizes the whipped egg whites for topping. You will need 1/8 tsp of cream of tartar. 

Cider vinegar: Another integral ingredient for the meringue. 1/4 tsp of cider vinegar will do. 

Sugar: To remove the bitter taste of tartar and vinegar, you will need 10 tbsp of sugar. 

Salt: Just a pinch for balance. 

How to Make Iron Skillet Chocolate Pie?

For the Pie:

Step 1: Heat the 10-inch iron skillet and melt the butter.

Step 2: Add all the dry ingredients for the pie to a bowl. 

Step 3: Gradually pour the mixture on the melted butter and stir. 

Step 4: Incorporate the egg yolks with milk. 

Step 5: Mix them with the concoction while stirring. 

Step 6: Stir them until perfect thickness and consistency and turn off the heat. 

Step 7: Add vanilla while hot and blend. 

Step 8: Pour the concoction on the pie shell. Let it set and cool down. 

For the meringue:

Step 1: In a bowl, separate the egg whites and let them be at room temperature. 

Step 2: Combine cream of tartar, vinegar, and salt with the whites. 

Step 3: Beat them until incorporated nicely. 

Step 4: Gradually add the sugar while stirring. 

Step 5: Add layers of the meringue over the pie. 

Step 6: Bake them at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

Sum up:

You have tasted many types and varieties of pie. But I am sure no restaurant offered any cast iron skillet pie. The hard and thick iron skillet ensures to deliver heat on every inch equally and you have the most delicious pie on the table. 

So, when are you trying out this iron skillet chocolate pie recipe?

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