FAMILY-FAVORITE GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE

Family-Favorite German Chocolate Pie image

This chocolate pie has been a holiday tradition in our family for generations, and it's just as popular now as when my grandmother made it years ago!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 frozen deep-dish pie crust (9 inches)
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a saucepan, combine chocolate and butter. Melt over low heat. Remove from the heat and blend in milk; set aside. , In a bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Blend in melted chocolate; pour into crust. Combine coconut and pecans; sprinkle on top of pie. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.