TASTY GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE
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.
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Pie
Time 4h25m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- ****FOR THE PIE****.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and milk until smooth.
- Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.
- Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes longer; then remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, stir a small amount of the hot filling into the egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly.
- Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer; then remove from heat.
- Gently stir in chocolate mixture into the hot filling mixture.
- Spoon all into the pre-baked pastry shell.
- ****FOR THE TOPPING****.
- In a small saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar and butter.
- Cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture just comes to a boil; then remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, stir a small amount of the hot liquid into the lightly beaten egg; return all to the pan; stirring constantly.
- Bring up to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer.
- Remove topping from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.
- Pour over the pie filling.
- Cool on a wire rack then cover and chill for at least 3 hours.
- Leftovers have to be refrigerated.
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Orgesa Limoni
limoni.orgesa@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my pie didn't turn out as good as I expected. I think I might have overcooked it.
Hameed Ullah Malakzai
mh60@hotmail.frThis pie is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Dil Bahadur
bahadur51@gmail.comI'm not a baker, but I was able to make this pie with no problems. The instructions were easy to follow.
Laaiqah Ally
allyl@hotmail.comThis pie is a little bit of work to make, but it's worth it. It's so good!
Islamic Tv
t_i11@hotmail.comI'm not usually a big fan of German chocolate pie, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!
Fawas Fawas
f94@yahoo.comThis pie is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.
Nondumiso Felicity
nondumisofelicity93@gmail.comI love this pie! It's so rich and decadent, and the coconut and pecans add a nice touch.
Tokchaw Arbenyaw
arbenyaw@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out great.
Jerry Shell
shellj@hotmail.comI made this pie for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best German chocolate pie he'd ever had.
Phumelele Mathe
m41@gmail.comThis pie was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it.
myleena.x
myleena.x59@gmail.comI've been baking for years, and this is one of the best German chocolate pies I've ever made. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was rich and decadent.
Prince Husnain Abbasi
abbasi-p10@gmail.comThis German chocolate pie was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of chocolate, coconut, and pecans was divine. The pie was also very easy to make, and the instructions were clear and concise.