German Chocolate Pie

Ingredients

• Basic Pastry for a 10-inch Pie
• 1 (4-ounce) package sweet baking chocolate
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup flaked coconut
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup sweetened whipped cream
• 3 tablespoons chocolate shavings

Preparation

1. Prepare Pastry; place in a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pieplate. Set aside.
2. Combine baking chocolate and butter in a medium saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring until chocolate melts. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in evaporated milk; set aside.
3. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl; add eggs and vanilla, mixing well. Gradually stir in chocolate mixture, using a wire whisk. Pour mixture into unbaked pastry shell, and sprinkle with coconut and chopped pecans.
4. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes. (Pie may appear soft, but will become firm after cooling.) Cool at least 4 hours. Top pie with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.