Marvelous Recipes

Treat your family to this rich, delicious, chocolaty dessert and take pleasure in all the “smiles” and “yums” you will see and hear.

1 (9-inch) cooked pie shell
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 squares unsweetened chocolate
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten (reserve egg whites for meringue)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla

Meringue:
3 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar

Cook pie shell according to package directions; set aside.

In a medium heavy saucepan, combine sugar, flour, salt, milk and chocolate. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is bubbly.

Remove from heat; add egg yolks, butter and vanilla. Stir to blend well. Pour into cooked pie shell.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar. Beat on high speed of mixer until peaks form. Add sugar and continue beating until fluffy.

Spread over chocolate mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F for 5 minutes or until meringue is lightly browned. Makes 8 servings.

These light, fluffy, golden brown yeast rolls, are the crowning touch to your perfect dinner.

1 package active dry yeast*
1/2 cup very warm water (not hot)
1 large egg
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons melted vegetable shortening
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups lukewarm water
7 cups all-purpose flour

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water; set aside.

2. In a large bowl, combine the egg, sugar, melted shortening and salt; blend well. Add the 2 cups lukewarm water. Stir in 4 cups of the flour; mix well. Add yeast mixture to flour mixture and beat until well blended and smooth. Gradually add remaining flour, beating well after each addition.

3. Transfer dough mixture to a large, well greased bowl; cover tightly and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

4. Remove dough from refrigerator and place on a lightly floured board. Shape into rolls and dip top of each roll in melted butter. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

* Always check the freshness date on the yeast package to be sure it is fresh. Yeast must be fresh or the rolls will not rise properly.