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