CONTEST-WINNING GERMAN CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE

Contest-Winning German Chocolate Cream Pie image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash salt
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional coconut and pecans

Steps:

Line a 9-in. pie plate with crust; trim and flute edges., Place the chocolate and butter in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in milk. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add the eggs, vanilla and chocolate mixture; mix well. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with coconut and pecans., Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over pie; sprinkle with additional coconut and pecans. Refrigerate until serving.