Tasty German Chocolate Pie |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 240 Minutes |
Ready In: 265 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From TOH Holiday magazine submitted by D. Clay. A luscious pie that has a beautiful presentation. Different from the other pies listed on this site and possibly a bit more labor intensive. Prep time does not include time to bake the pastry shell. Passive time includes the time necessary to chill in the refrigerator. Ingredients:
1 (4 ounce) package german sweet chocolate |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/3 cup sugar |
3 tablespoons cornstarch |
1 1/2 cups milk |
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten |
1 (9 inch) pastry shells, baked |
1 cup evaporated milk |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/4 cup butter, cubed |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut, toasted |
1/2 cup pecans, chopped |
Directions:
1. ****FOR THE PIE****.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla and set aside.
3. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and milk until smooth.
4. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.
5. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer; then remove from heat.
6. In a small bowl, stir a small amount of the hot filling into the egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly.
7. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer; then remove from heat.
8. Gently stir in chocolate mixture into the hot filling mixture.
9. Spoon all into the pre-baked pastry shell.
10. ****FOR THE TOPPING****.
11. In a small saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar and butter.
12. Cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture just comes to a boil; then remove from heat.
13. In a small bowl, stir a small amount of the hot liquid into the lightly beaten egg; return all to the pan; stirring constantly.
14. Bring up to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
15. Remove topping from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.
16. Pour over the pie filling.
17. Cool on a wire rack then cover and chill for at least 3 hours.
18. Leftovers have to be refrigerated.
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