German Chocolate Pie Recipe

Chocolate Ganache Filling:
2 Heat cream in microwave (or on top of the stove) until it is steaming hot.
3 Add the chocolate (If the chocolate won't melt all the way you can add it to the microwave and heat it for 20 second increments, stirring in between - just until it is melted and blends with the cream)
4 Stir until smooth.
5 Add in the butter and stir until well blended.
6 Pour into the prepared crust, either cookie or chocolate (or even a traditional pastry that's been pre-baked!)
7 Cover and chill for at least 2-3 hours.
Coconut-Pecan Topping
10 Toast the coconut and pecans as directed in the notes below.
11 Set aside.
12 Whisk the egg in a small bowl until it's completely blended.
13 Set aside.
14 Combine the evaporated milk, sugars, and butter in a small heavy saucepan.
15 Cook, stirring continually, until butter is melted and mixture comes to a boil.
16 Remove from heat.
17 Whisk a little of the hot milk mixture into the egg then add it back to the pan, whisking continually so you don't end up with scrambled eggs.
18 Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
19 Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla, coconut, and chopped pecans.
20 Spoon over the chilled filling .
21 Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Add chocolate shavings to top for garnish if desired.