The filing was great great great. I will be making this pie many many more times.","datePublished":"2008-02-17"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jill B."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I'm not sure what I did wrong - other than I used nonfoat milk, as that's what we use. Didn't set at all - even after baking.","datePublished":"2007-11-24"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Deborah B."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This was a easy and fast pie to make. Everyone loved it.","datePublished":"2007-10-10"}],"recipeCategory":"dessert"}
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Step 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well. Add the shortening and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the water and let sit 1 minute. Either using a fork or your hands, carefully press the mixture together to form a soft ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 3
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough on the floured surface into a circle about 12 inches in diameter and 1/8 of an inch thick. Gently fold the circle of dough in half and then in half again so that you can lift it without tearing it, and unfold into a 9-inch by 2-inch deep-dish pie pan. Crimp the edges and place in the oven. Bake until golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely.
Step 4
In a saucepan, combine the chocolate, 1 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt. Mix well. Stir in the milk. Place the pan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Beat the egg yolks. Add 1/2 cup of the hot mixture to the egg yolks and mix well. Add the mixture back to the saucepan and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and butter. Pour the filling into the prepared pie shell and cool completely. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until chilled.
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 6
Beat the egg whites, on medium speed, until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Spread the meringue evenly over the pie. Place in a preheated 350 degree oven, on the top rack and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove and cut into individual servings.