Indulgent German Chocolate Pie

Indulgent German Chocolate Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 unbaked pie crust
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a medium saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring constantly.
3. Once melted, remove from heat and gradually stir in the evaporated milk.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually blend this mixture into the chocolate mixture in the saucepan.
5. Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute.
6. Gradually stir at least half of the hot mixture into the beaten eggs, then blend this back into the hot mixture in the saucepan.
7. Boil and stir for 2 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
9. Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
10. Mix the shredded coconut and chopped pecans together and sprinkle over the top of the pie.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set.
12. Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for a few hours before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Calories: 465 kcal | Servings: 8 slices