Microwave Chocolate Pie Food

MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In 1 1/2 quart casserole dish, mix together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, salt and 1/2 cup of milk until smooth. Once it is mixed well, stir in remaining milk. Microwave on high for 5 to 8 minutes or until thick; stir halfway through cooking.
• In a small bowl, place a small amount of the hot mixture and beat together with egg yolks. Stir back into original mixture in casserole dish. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until thickened; stir frequently. Blend in butter and the 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
• To Make Meringue: In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar at a time until stiff peaks form; stir in vanilla. Spread meringue over top of pie filling.
• Seal rim of pie with aluminum foil, then bake in preheated oven for about 8 minutes or just until meringue gets browned.

MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE TEMPERING

Steps:

• Place the chocolate in a 4-quart glass bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, and then stir with a clean spatula. Repeat 2 more times. Microwave on high for 15 seconds, and then stir. Repeat 2 to 4 more times or until the chocolate reaches 100 degrees F. Microwave on high for 10 seconds, and then stir. Repeat 5 more times or until the chocolate reaches 115 degrees F.
• Remove from the microwave and cool by stirring occasionally until the chocolate reaches 95 degrees F. Add the cocoa butter and stir continuously until the cocoa butter melts and the chocolate cools to 90 degrees F.
• Test the temper of the chocolate by spreading a small amount in an even layer on a metal surface set over an ice pack. It should set within 3 minutes and be shiny and streak free.
• Maintain the 90-degree temperature by briefly heating the chocolate with a 10-second blast of warm heat from a hair dryer. Use immediately for dipping fruit, pretzels, cookies, etc.

CHOCOLATE PIE II

Steps:

• In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, flour, and cocoa powder. Mix well. While stirring, slowly pour in milk. Mix until smooth.
• Microwave cocoa mixture in 1 minute increments, stirring after each increment. Continue until mixture thickens, about 7 minutes.
• Slowly pour egg yolks into cocoa mixture, whisking rapidly until yolks are incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract and butter or margarine. Pour filling into baked pie shell. Chill before serving. Store in refrigerator.

MARVELOUS MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE

Steps:

• Place first 6 ingredients in a blender and blend until well mixed.
• Pour mixture into a Pyrex or microwave-safe glass bowl or measuring cup.
• I use a 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup with a handle.
• Add butter to chocolate mixture.
• Microwave on HIGH for 10 minutes.
• During last 5 minutes, stop and stir every minute.
• (if your microwave doesn't have a turntable, you will need to turn the bowl, also, during the last 5 minutes.) By this time, chocolate mixture should be thickened.
• Remove and let cool slightly.
• Add vanilla and continue to cool.
• Pour into a cooked 9-inch pie crust which has been allowed to cool.
• For Meringue: Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Beat egg whites until foamy.
• Gradually add sugar and continue beating until meringue becomes stiff and glossy.
• Add vanilla and mix in well.
• Spread meringue over cooled pie filling in pie shell.
• Spread all the way to the edges and make"seal" over the filling.
• Place pie on cookie sheet.
• Bake in 350°F oven approximately 10-12 minutes or until peaks of meringue turn golden brown.
• Cool thoroughly before slicing.

NANNY'S MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE PIES

Steps:

• This recipe makes two 9 inch pies. Cook pie shells first. Melt butter, add dry ingredients, add 2 whole eggs and six egg yolks. Save other egg whites for meringue. Add milk & vanilla last. Mix all well with a whisk. Cover with paper towel, cook in microwave for three minutes and stir. Cook for a total of 12 minutes, stirring after each 3 minute interval. Depending upon your microwave, twelve minutes should yield a stiff (grainy) pudding like texture.
• Pour into pie shells.
• Allow egg whites to sit at room temperature until you need to prepare the meringue. Beat 6 egg whites until stiff. Add one tablespoons of sugar for each egg white. Add 2-3 drops of vanilla. If not stiff add a pinch of salt or cream of tartar. "Ice" pies with meringue and brown in oven.

MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE PIE RECIPE

Steps:

• In deep 2 quart microwave safe bowl, mix sugar, flour and cocoa. Add milk and egg. Beat with wire whisk until blended. Drop in butter. Microwave on medium high for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring after 3, 6 and 7 minutes. Pour thickened mixture into baked pie shell. Top with meringue and brown in conventional oven.