German Chocolate Pie
"This is delicious! I am asked to make this pie for every family gathering. I'm posting it here so my family can easily find the recipe if they desire. I hope you enjoy it as much as they do. Let me know."
photo by Jann Edwards
- Ready In:
- 1hr 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
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1 pie
- Serves:
- 8
ingredients
directions
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Crust:
- Separate eggs and let come to room temperature.
- Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on med-low until frothy.
- Add cream of tartar.
- Increase mixer speed to med-high to high and continue beating until soft peaks form.
- Add sugar a little at a time.
- Add vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in pecans.
- Spread on bottom and up sides of a GREASED 9 inch pie plate.
- Bake for 1 hour at 300 degrees.
- Remove from oven and set aside to cool on a rack.
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Filling:
- Melt German Chocolate in 3 TBLS water on LOW heat. Set aside to cool.
- Whip cream, adding sugar, salt and vanilla.
- Fold in melted chocolate last.
- Spoon mixture into cooled crust and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Overnight is best.
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Reviews
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After the first time, this is an easy pie to make, because you see how simply the ingredients go together. My mom used to make a similar one, and I am delighted to add this to my repetoire again. So very delicious.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Jann Edwards
Cedartown, GA
I live with my wonderful husband in a small town in Georgia. We have two grown sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law, and five grandchildren who are the loves of our lives.
Cooking and vegetable gardening are passions that we share together. I also enjoy collecting recipes, and Zaar is my favorite site for all things food related.
