GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE

German Chocolate Pie image

I'm known among family and friends for my desserts. This one is their very favorite. It's been a sweet standby of mine for some 20 years now.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dough for single-crust deep-dish pie
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Gradually stir in chocolate mixture. Pour into crust. Combine pecans and coconut; sprinkle over filling. , Bake until puffed and browned, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 4 hours. Refrigerate until serving (filling will become firm as it cools).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720 calories, Fat 41g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.