German chocolate pie

German chocolate pie

Ingredients/Components

• sugar
• chopped pecans - 1/2 c
• pkg - 1 oz
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/8 tsp
• cornstarch - 3 Tbsp
• flaked coconut
• eggs, lightly beaten - 2 item
• margarine - 1 c
• can evaporated milk - 1 oz
• 9-inch unbaked deep pastry shell - 1 item

How to make german chocolate pie:

In saucepan, melt chocolate and margarine over low heat, stirring to mix well. Remove from heat and gradually blend in milk; set aside. In bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Gradually stir in chocolate mixture. Pour into pastry shell. Combine pecans and coconut; sprinkle over filling. Bake at 375° for 45 to 50 minutes or until puffed and browned. Cool 4 hours. Chill. (Filling will become firm as it cools.)

Recipe categories: Desserts, Pie, Pies and tarts.