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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
basic pastry for a 10-inch pie |
1 (4-ounce) package sweet baking chocolate |
1/4 cup butter or margarine |
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
3 tablespoons cornstarch |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
2 large eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2/3 cup flaked coconut |
1/3 cup chopped pecans |
1 cup sweetened whipped cream |
3 tablespoons chocolate shavings |
Directions:
1. Prepare Pastry; place in a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pieplate. Set aside.
2. Combine baking chocolate and butter in a medium saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring until chocolate melts. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in evaporated milk; set aside.
3. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl; add eggs and vanilla, mixing well. Gradually stir in chocolate mixture, using a wire whisk. Pour mixture into unbaked pastry shell, and sprinkle with coconut and chopped pecans.
4. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes. (Pie may appear soft, but will become firm after cooling.) Cool at least 4 hours. Top pie with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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