German Chocolate Pie

* Exported from MasterCook II *

German Chocolate Pie

Recipe By : Mrs. William W. Smith
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pies & Pastries Post To Bake-Shoppe
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 4 Oz. Pkg. German Sweet Chocolate
1/4 C Butter
1 14 Oz. Can Evaporated Milk
1 1/2 C Sugar
3 Tbsp Cornstarch
1/8 Tbsp Salt
2 Eggs
1 Tsp Vanilla
1 1/3 C Coconut Flakes
1/2 C Chopped Pecans
2 8 Inch Pie Crusts -- unbaked
Whipped Cream -- optional

Melt butter with chocolate in a double boiler, stirring often. Remove
from heat and gradually stir inmilk. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt;
beat these with eggs and vanilla. Gradually blend in the chocolate
mixture. Pour into pie shells. Mix coconut and pecans and sprinkle
over filling. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Filling will be soft, but
it sets while cooling. Cool at least 4 hours before cutting. This a
very rich pie and especially good topped with whipping cream.

Serves 12

Source: "Mountain Measures" -- Junior League of Charleston, WV
ed. 1974


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