CINNAMON CHOCOLATE ANGEL PIE

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Our Christmas dinner wouldn't be complete without a festive finale. I've served this satisfying pie for so many years that it's become a holiday tradition.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
Filling:
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup water
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat egg whites and vinegar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Combine sugar and cinnamon; gradually beat into egg whites, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Spread into the pastry shell. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool. , For filling, whisk egg yolks and water in a saucepan. Add chocolate chips; cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160° and coats the back of a metal spoon (do not boil). Cool. Spread 3 tablespoons over meringue; set remainder aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream, sugar and cinnamon until stiff peaks form. Spread half over the chocolate layer. Fold reserved chocolate mixture into remaining whipped cream; spread over top. Chill for 6 hours or overnight. Refrigerate left overs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.