Salted Chocolate Meringue Pie

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 23cm pie dish.

3. 3

   Bake the crust: Place the pie dish on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

4. 4

   Make the filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Temper the eggs: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolks. Gradually add the warm chocolate mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly.

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   Make the meringue: In a large bowl, beat the egg whites and confectioner's sugar until stiff peaks form.

   Tip: Be careful not to overmix the meringue.

7. 7

   Assemble the pie: Pour the filling into the cooled pie crust. Top with the meringue, spreading it evenly to cover the filling.

8. 8

   Bake the pie: Place the pie on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meringue is golden brown.

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   Sprinkle with flaky sea salt: Remove the pie from the oven and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Let cool to room temperature before serving.