German Chocolate Pies
"A luscious, decadent dessert! This is a family favorite that I make mostly at Thanksgiving and Christmas. My mother-in-law taught me how to make this."
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
8-12
ingredients
- 3 cups sugar
- 7 tablespoons cocoa
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- 14 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups grated coconut
- 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, plus
- 18 whole pecan halves, reserved
- 3 unbaked regular pie crusts (not deep dish)
directions
- Blend sugar, cocoa and salt together well. Set aside.
- In large bowl beat eggs with milk, vanilla and melted butter.
- Blend in dry ingredients, then stir in coconut and chopped pecans.
- Place empty pie shells on baking sheets before filling. (This makes.
- it easier to transfer the filled pies to the oven.)
- Divide mixture evenly among the pie shells.
- Top with 6 pecan halves per pie.
- Bake in 350°F oven for 40 minutes or until pie is set but not hard in center.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- These make great gifts at Christmas! Just wrap in foil and top with a festive bow.
- Pies can be frozen for later use. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Chef Kathy
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Live in Mount Airy, NC: AKA-Mayberry; Andy Griffith's hometown. Retired RN. Married 34 years. Mother of four. Grandmother of seven. Been cooking since age 10. Just edited a cookbook for my quilting guild, we sold out all 400 copies within 2 months. Yeah! Writing and editing a family cookbook now.
