German Chocolate Pie
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Ingredients
- 1 ready-made raw refrigerated pie crust dough
- 1 (4-ounce) package German's® Sweet Baking Chocolate
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut, divided
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- Whipped cream or ice cream, optional, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- 2
Bring the refrigerated pie crust to room temperature. Unroll crust and place in an ungreased 9-inch pie pan. Press crust firmly against the side and bottom of the pan. Fold excess crust under and press together to form a thick crust edge. Flute with fingers.
- 3
In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the German's sweet baking chocolate and butter. Remove from heat.
- 4
Add sweetened condensed milk, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
- 5
Reserving 1/3 cup coconut for garnish, stir in remaining 1 cup coconut and chopped pecans.
- 6
Pour into the prepared pastry shell.
- 7
Garnish with remaining 1/3 cup coconut. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until the top is firm and the coconut is lightly browned.
- 8
Cool completely before cutting.
- 9
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired, and enjoy!
