Filling (Six portions)

1 C-sugar
5 T-flour
1/8 t-salt
2 C-milk
2 egg yolks
1½ squares melted chocolate
½ t-vanilla

Mix well the sugar, flour and salt. Add gradually the milk and beaten egg yolks. Cook in a double boiler fifteen minutes. Add the melted chocolate. Cook until thick (about ten minutes), and add the vanilla. Fill the baked shell, and cover with meringue. Place in a moderate oven and cook until the meringue is a delicate brown (about five minutes).

Meringue

2 egg whites
4 T-sugar

Beat the whites of eggs very stiff. Add the sugar. Pile lightly on the chocolate mixture. Brown in the oven. Chocolate pie should be served cold.


CHAPTER LIV