Sweet Chocolate Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. white granulated sugar
1/2 c. powdered cocoa
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs, separated (reserve whites)
1 c. evaporated milk (unsweetened)
1 c. cold water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Add just enough milk to make a paste; mix well. Add yolks; beat and mix well. Add the remaining milk and water. Cook over medium-low heat; stir constantly until thickened to prevent lumping and burning. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and butter. Pour into baked pie crust shell and spread evenly. Top with meringue; lightly brown. Makes 1 (9-inch) pie.