Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 1 baked 9-inch pie shell (THIS is my favorite easy pie crust recipe)
  • 12 tablespoons butter (1 1/2 sticks, softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 ounces German baking chocolate (melted and cooled)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 large eggs
  • Make a half batch of the frosting in THIS RECIPE

Instruction

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add vanilla and chocolate, and beat again on high until combined.
  • Add one egg at a time, beating on high for 3 minutes after adding each egg.
  • Continue whisking the mixture until it's completely smooth and creamy.
  • Scoop chocolate filling into the pie shell, and smooth out.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • While the pie is chilling prepare the frosting, following the instructions in the other recipe.
  • When coconut pecan frosting has cooled, top chocolate pie with the frosting.
  • Cover and chill until ready to serve.