Depression Chocolate Pie

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 -3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour

Instructions

  1. Beat egg yolks in a separate bowl.
  2. In a large sauce pan, sift the dry ingredients together and add the butter and the milk.
  3. add the beaten egg yolks.
  4. Cook on medium heat until the mixture thickens, stirring regularly.
  5. When the mixture gets to be the consistency of pudding dripping off the spoon in almost globs, pour into baked pie crust.
  6. Mean while, beat the egg whites with 3/4 tablespoon sugar until they form stiff peaks; spread over cooling pie filling.
  7. Bake in a preheated 425F oven for 10 minutes or until golden on the Meringue peaks.
  8. Cool and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

730 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.3g 35% DV
Total Fat 48.8g 63% DV
Carbs 55.6g 20% DV
Fiber 10.4g 37% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 124.8mg 5% DV
Potassium 845.3mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 653.3mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 167.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 215mg 17% DV
Iron 8.8mg 49% 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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