*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                            German Chocolate Pie
 
 Recipe By     : Mrs. William W. Smith
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1      4 Oz. Pkg.    German Sweet Chocolate
      1/4  C             Butter
    1      14 Oz. Can    Evaporated Milk
    1 1/2  C             Sugar
    3      Tbsp          Cornstarch
      1/8  Tbsp          Salt
    2                    Eggs
    1      Tsp           Vanilla
    1 1/3  C             Coconut Flakes
      1/2  C             Chopped Pecans
    2      8 Inch        Pie Crusts -- unbaked
                         Whipped Cream -- optional
 
 Melt butter with chocolate in a double boiler, stirring often.  Remove
 from heat and gradually stir inmilk.  Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt;
 beat these with eggs and vanilla.  Gradually blend in the chocolate
 mixture.  Pour into pie shells.  Mix coconut and pecans and sprinkle
 over filling.  Bake at 375° for 45 minutes.  Filling will be soft, but
 it sets while cooling.  Cool at least 4 hours before cutting.  This a
 very rich pie and especially good topped with whipping cream.
 
 Serves 12
 
 Source:  “Mountain Measures” -- Junior League of Charleston, WV
 ed.  1974
 
 
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