German Chocolate Pie

Name: German Chocolate Pie
Ingredients: 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches); 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

1

In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; set aside.
2

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Gradually stir in chocolate mixture. Pour into pastry shell.
3

Combine pecans and coconut; sprinkle over filling. Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until puffed and browned.
4

Cool for 4 hours. Chill until serving (filling will become firm as it cools).