German chocolate pie

German chocolate pie

Ingredients/Components

• sugar
• chopped pecans - 1/2 c
• pkg - 1 oz
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• butter or margarine - 1/4 c
• salt - 1/8 tsp
• cornstarch - 3 Tbsp
• flaked coconut
• large eggs - 2 item
• can evaporated milk - 1 oz
• unbaked 8-inch pastry shells - 2 item
• whipped cream and chocolate shavings garnishes - 1 item

How to make german chocolate pie:

Combine chocolate and butter in a saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring until chocolate melts. Remove from heat and gradually stir in milk; set aside. Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a bowl; add eggs and vanilla, mixing well. Gradually stir in chocolate mixture using a wire whisk. Pour into pastry shells and sprinkle with coconut and pecans. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes. (Pie may appear soft, but will become firm after cooling.)

Recipe categories: Desserts, Pie, Pies and tarts.