Basic Pie Filling

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Cuisine: American

Creamy chocolate pie filling with marshmallows and vanilla, perfect for dessert lovers seeking a rich, sweet treat that pairs well with a flaky crust.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 cup Carnation evaporated milk
  • 1 cup hot tap water
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 10 large marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: sugar, flour, and cocoa.
  2. Add enough milk to make a paste; mix well.
  3. Add remaining evaporated milk, hot tap water, and beaten egg yolks.
  4. Add butter, vanilla, and marshmallows.
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows melt and mixture is thick.
  6. Pour into baked crust and top with meringue.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

799 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.5g 35% DV
Total Fat 46.9g 60% DV
Carbs 61.9g 23% DV
Fiber 11.3g 40% DV
Sugar 12.7g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 181mg 8% DV
Potassium 870.5mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 651.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 245.8mcg 27% DV
Vitamin C 14.1mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 3.5mcg 18% DV
Calcium 201mg 15% DV
Iron 11.1mg 62% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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