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Chocolate meringue pies
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
60 minutes
Total Time:
90 minutes
Indulge in decadent chocolate tarts designed for adults.
Ingredients:
  • Thin cream, to serve
  • 215g (1 cup) caster sugar
  • 300g (2 cups) plain flour
  • 200g chilled butter, chopped
  • 45g (1/4 cup) icing sugar mixture
  • 35g (1/3 cup) cocoa powder
  • 4-103.00 gm milk
  • 1 x 200g pkt good-quality dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 250ml (1 cup) thickened cream
  • 2 eggs, lightly whisked
  • 4 egg whites
Instructions:
  • Combine the flour, butter, icing sugar, and cocoa powder in a food processor until it forms fine breadcrumbs. Add the milk and process until dough forms. Transfer the mixture to a floured surface and knead until smooth.
  • Divide the pastry into 8 equal portions. Roll out 1 portion with a lightly floured rolling pin until it forms a 4mm-thick disc. Line a 3cm-deep, round 8cm (base measurement) fluted tart tin with removable base with the pastry and trim any excess. Repeat with the rest of the pastry. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line the pastry cases with baking paper and fill with pastry weights, rice, or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the paper and weights. Continue baking for another 10 minutes until the pastry is crisp.
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate by combining it with the cream. Stir with a metal spoon for 5 minutes until smooth. Let it cool for 5 minutes. Add the egg and mix well. Fill pastry cases with the chocolate mixture and bake for 15-20 minutes until set.
  • For the meringue, whip the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl using an electric beater until firm peaks form. Slowly incorporate the sugar, whisking until it dissolves and the mixture becomes thick and glossy.
  • Spoon the fluffy meringue evenly over the chocolate tarts. Bake in the oven for 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Let the tarts cool for 30 minutes. Plate them and optionally add a swirl of cream before serving.

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