Step 1

Beat 1 whole egg and 2 egg yolks in your mixer. (This is the one I have in my kitchen. I've had it for almost 12 years and it still runs like it's brand new!)

Step 2

Add in the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, salt and vanilla.

Step 3

Add milk and beat well.

Step 4

Move it to a sauce pan and cook over slow/low fire until it start to thicken. Whisk the entire time. You don't want it to scorch.

Step 5

Pour the batter into an unbaked pie crust and cook it at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 6

While that is baking, let's make the meringue.

Step 7

In the standing mixer add the two remaining egg whites. Ensure they are at room temperature, this is very important.

Step 8

Beat on high until the form high peaks adding 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar at a time, up to 1/4 of a cup. OR, you can omit the sugar, you do not have to use it.

Step 9

Once the pie is done take it out of the oven and add the meringue.

Step 10

Put it back in the oven at 350° for 12 minutes or until it is golden brown.

Step 11

Let it cool and slice it up.