Chocolate mocha meringue pie

 
                        CHOCOLATE MOCHA MERINGUE PIE
 
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 Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Pies
                 Chocolate
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                         -----BARB DAY-----
    2 3/4  cups          Milk
    2      ounces        Semisweet chocolate -- chopped
    1 1/2  teaspoons     Instant coffee powder
      1/3  cup           All-purpose flour
      3/4  cup           Sugar
    1 1/2  teaspoons     Salt
    4                    Egg yolks -- beaten
    2      tablespoons   Butter
    1      teaspoon      Vanilla extract
                         -----SEE RECIPES-----
                         Basic Meringues Mixture
                         9" Royal Short Pastry Shell
 
 Scald 2 1/2 cups of the milk in a double boiler over hot water on low heat,
stirring constantly. Add the chocolate and coffee powder. Combine the flour and
remaining milk in a small bowl and mix until smooth.Add the sugar and salt.
Stir into the chocolate mixture in double boiler. Cook, stirring constantly,
for 15 minutes. 5tir a small amount into the egg yolks, then stir egg yolk
mixture back into the chocolate mixture. Cook, stirring, for 8 minutes or until
thickened and smooth. Add the butter, then remove from heat and beat with a
wooden spoon until thick. Stir in the vanilla. Cool  completely.  Pour into the
pie shell, then cover with Basic Meringues mixture, sealing edge. 8ake at 350
degrees for 15 minutes or until  lightly browned. Chill thoroughly.Garnish with
grated chocolate. It may be refrigerated overnight and the pastry will remain
crisp.*See recipes for the pie shell and meringuesFrom Barb Day's database
 
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