This classic diner dessert gets a refined spin with a silky, pudding-like chocolate filling and a light, glossy meringue that balances sweetness with just enough bitterness. In this episode of Dessert Person, Claire Saffitz walks through how to make a chocolate meringue pie from scratch, sharing the techniques that make the difference between a weepy, unstable topping and a perfectly set, sliceable pie. The result is rich but not heavy, nostalgic but elevated, and just as good for a dinner party as it is for a weekend baking project. If you've ever been intimidated by meringue or struggled with chocolate pie filling, this recipe breaks it down step-by-step so it actually works.