Ingredients
Dough for single-crust deep-dish pie4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped1/4 cup butter, cubed1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1-1/2 cups sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped pecans1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Gradually stir in chocolate mixture. Pour into crust. Combine pecans and coconut; sprinkle over filling.
Bake until puffed and browned, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 4 hours. Refrigerate until serving (filling will become firm as it cools).
