Southern Chocolate Pecan Pie

Southern Chocolate Pecan Pie  

  

            

       Ingredients

 4 ounces sweet chocolate

 1/4 cup butter

 1 2/3 cups evaporated milk

 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

 3 tablespoons cornstarch

 1/8 teaspoon salt

 2 large eggs

 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut (small can)

 1/2 cup chopped pecans

 1 unbaked 9- to 10-inch pie shell              

 Directions

 1. Mix chocolate with butter in a small saucepan. 

Place over low heat until melted, stirring occasionally.

 2. Remove from heat. Gradually blend in evaporated milk. 

 3. In a bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Beat 

in eggs and vanilla. Blend in the melted chocolate 

mixture gradually. 

 4. Pour into pie shell. 

 5. Combine coconut and pecans. Sprinkle over top. Bake 

at 375° for 45 to 50 minutes, or until puffed and browned. 

 6. Cool thoroughly before serving. Filling will set while cooling.