German Chocolate Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 cooked pie crust in a 9” deep pie pan (for best results)

Filling:

• 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 3 cups whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Topping:

• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup coarsely chopped salted pecans

Instructions:

1. Filling:
   a. Microwave chocolate chips and butter in 10-15 second increments until melted and smooth.
   b. In a saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch, then whisk in whole milk. Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
   c. Reduce heat, cook for 2 more minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
   d. Mix a small amount of hot mixture with egg yolks in a bowl. Add egg yolk mixture to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil, cook for 2 more minutes, stirring.
   e. Remove from heat, whisk in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Pour into baked pie crust and let set completely.
2. Topping:
   a. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk. Bring to a gentle boil, stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
   b. Whisk egg yolks with a small amount of hot mixture, then return to saucepan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.
   c. Remove from heat, add vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool for 10 minutes, then pour over chocolate filling.

Optional: Top with additional coconut and pecans. Enjoy your German Chocolate Pie!