How to Make a German Chocolate Pie

This German chocolate pie is perfect for people who love pecan pies and German chocolate. It's a perfect combination! Fairly easy to make, and is an alternative to simple pecan pie or chocolate pie.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 4 oz of German chocolate, sweet variety
• 1 1/2 cups of sugar
• a pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1 1/3 cups of flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup of pecans, chopped
• 1/4 cup of butter, margarine if preferred
• 12 oz can of evaporated milk
• 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 2 eggs, beaten lightly
• a 9 inch unbaked, deep pie shell

1. Place the chocolate and butter in a saucepan. Melt and blend on low heat. Be sure to stir as it melts.

2. Once completely melted and blended, remove from heat. Then stir in the milk slowly. Set it to the side.

3. In a mixing bowl, combine together the sugar, cornstarch and salt.

4. Stir in the lightly beaten eggs and vanilla extract.

5. Slowly mix in the chocolate mixture from the saucepan.

6. When it's blended well, pour it into an unbaked 9 inch pie shell.

7. Mix the coconut and chopped pecans together. Now evenly place it on the top of the pie filling.

8. Cover the edges of the pie shell with aluminum foil to keep the pie shell edges from burning. If you have some pie protectors, you can use them instead.

9. Bake the pie for 20 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

10. Remove the foil or protectors from the pie shell edges.

11. Continue to bake the pie for another 25 to 30 minutes. The pie will be browned when done.

12. Allow the pie to cool for about 2 hours before placing in the refrigerator.

13. Refrigerate the pie for at least 3 hours before serving it, so the pudding filling will set up.

[ringgold]

on 9/17/2009 Your German Chocolate Pie sounds wonderful !! I don't bake often, but I think we'll have this one for the holidays !!!! 5*