German Chocolate Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Crust:
2. 2
   Separate eggs and let come to room temperature.
3. 3
   Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on med-low until frothy.
4. 4
   Add cream of tartar.
5. 5
   Increase mixer speed to med-high to high and continue beating until soft peaks form.
6. 6
   Add sugar a little at a time.
7. 7
   Add vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form.
8. 8
   Fold in pecans.
9. 9
   Spread on bottom and up sides of a GREASED 9 inch pie plate.
10. 10
    Bake for 1 hour at 300 degrees.
11. 11
    Remove from oven and set aside to cool on a rack.
12. 12
    Filling:
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    Melt German Chocolate in 3 TBLS water on LOW heat. Set aside to cool.
14. 14
    Whip cream, adding sugar, salt and vanilla.
15. 15
    Fold in melted chocolate last.
16. 16
    Spoon mixture into cooled crust and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Overnight is best.