German's chocolate pie

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Bar german's sweet baking
Chocolate (4 oz) broken up
1cupHeavy cream
4tablespoonsButter
2Eggs
1teaspoonVanilla extract
teaspoonSalt
¾cupSugar
3tablespoonsCornstarch
1cupPecans; chopped
1Pie crust (9 inch) unbaked
cupCoconut; flaked or shredded
Whipped cream

Directions

Recipe by: 365 Great Chocolate Desserts - ISBN 0-06-016537-5 Preparation Time: 0:45

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a 1-qt glass bowl, combine chocolate, cream, and butter. Heat in a microwave on High 2 to 2½ mins, or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, salt, and sugar until well blended. Whisk in cornstarch until thoroughly mixed. Whisk egg mixture into chocolate mixture until well blended. Stir in pecans. Turn into unbaked pastry shell. Sprinkle coconut on top and, using a knife, swirl into chocolate filling.

3. Bake 30 to 35 mins, or until almost set and golden brown. Let cool.

Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.