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German Sweet Chocolate Pie Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 pkg (4oz.) Baker's german Sweet Chocolate
1/2 c butter
1 2/3 c (13oz. can) evaporated milk
1 1/2 c sugar
3 tbsp. corn starch
1/8 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 unbaked 9-in. pie shell highly fluted
1 1/3 c frozen coconut
1/2 c chopped pecans
Directions:
Directions:
Melt chocolate with butter over low heat, stirring until blended. Remove from heat; gradually blend in milk. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt thoroughly. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually blend in chocolate mixture. Pour into pie shell. Combine coconut and nuts; sprinkle over filling. Bake at 375º for 45-50 minutes, or until puffed and browned.
Filling will be soft, but will set while cooling. Cool at least 4 hrs before cutting.

Note: If top browns too quickly, cover loosely for last 15 mins. of baking.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 mins.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe is actually my mother-in-law Teresa's recipe. It is a family favorite with Brian's family. It is so yummy that I just had to share it with all of you.
Enjoy!

 

 

 

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