Ingredients:

3 c. sugar

5 tbs. cocoa powder

5 tbs. all purpose flour

4 c. milk

2 tsp. vanilla extract

6 pasteurized egg yolks, keep egg whites in a bowl

4 tbs. unsalted butter

1/2 tsp. cream of tarter

1/4 c. sugar

2 baked 9" pie shells

Directions:

1. In a large pot add the 3 C. sugar, cocoa and flour, whisk to combine.

2. Turn the heat on med. high and whisk in the egg yolks and milk.

3. Cook, stirring constantly until thicken, takes a good 10 minutes.

4. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla and butter, whisk to combine.

5. Pour equal amounts into each baked pie shell. Using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites until they begin to form stiff peaks.

6. Add in the cream of tarter and 1/4 C. sugar.

7. Continue beating until firm peaks form.

8. Spread over each pie and then bake in a 350 degree oven until the peaks are golden brown.

9. Remove and let cool slightly, then store in the fridge.

Bon Appetit!