Southern Sweet Chocolate Pie

Savor a serving of this indulgent, special occasion dessert that is perfect for a party.

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (4 ounce) package Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
• 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (9 inch) deep-dish pie crust, unbaked
• 1 1/3 cups Baker's Angel Flake Coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped Planters Pecans

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Melt chocolate and butter in saucepan on very low heat, stirring constantly.
3. Remove from heat; gradually add milk, stirring until well blended.
4. Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in medium bowl; beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add chocolate mixture, mixing until well blended. Pour into pie crust; sprinkle with coconut and nuts. (Crust will be quite full; filling will not rise over sides.)
6. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until top is puffed and browned, covering loosely with foil for the last 15 minutes. to prevent overbrowning if necessary. (Filling will be soft, but will set while cooling.)
7. Cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Notes

Prepare, bake and cool pie as directed. Wrap tightly; freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories 440; Total fat 24g; Saturated fat 11g; Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 250mg; Carbohydrate 55g; Dietary fiber 2g; Sugars 43g; Protein 6g Vitamin A 6% DV; Vitamin C 0% DV; Calcium 10% DV; Iron 8% DV

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Kraft Heinz Company