That special Sunday
Our favorite dishes for Easter
Who can forget those bright and sunny Easter dinners at Grandma's? All the laughter and smiles, an old-fashioned egg hunt followed by a big sit-down dinner with the whole family. Recreate that feeling of warm togetherness this Easter with a menu that's sure to please.
We've gathered 6 of our very best Easter Sunday recipes to share with you...we hope they inspire your menu for this special day and remind you of Grandma's own recipes. Let's make some memories together!
Mile-High Chocolate Meringue Pie
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Mile-High Chocolate Meringue Pie
Of course, no dinner, special or simple, is complete without dessert. Really wow 'em this year and bake up one of these incredible pies from Coming Home with Gooseberry Patch. Because you can't really get enough chocolate around Easter time!
1-1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. baking cocoa
1/4 t. salt
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
4 egg yolks, beaten
2 c. whole milk
1 t. vanilla extract
9-inch pie crust, baked and cooled
Mix sugar, cocoa, salt and flour in a bowl; set aside. Place egg yolks in a heavy saucepan; whisk in sugar mixture and milk alternately until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; stir in vanilla. Boil, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and beat until smooth; pour into crust. Spoon meringue over hot filling, sealing carefully to edge of crust. Bake at 350 degrees until meringue is lightly golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool completely. Serves 8.
Meringue:
5 to 6 egg whites
1/4 t. cream of tartar
6 T. sugar
1/2 t. vanilla extract
In a deep bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Reduce mixer to low speed; add cream of tartar. Gradually beat in sugar, one tablespoon at a time; beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. Beat in vanilla.
