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German Chocolate Angel Pie I

By: Marcia Kammann 
"Chocolate lovers try this....a family favorite!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 31 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -8 inch pie
 

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (4 ounce) bar German sweet chocolate
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease one 8 inch pie pan.
  2. Beat the egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar together until foamy. Gradually beat in the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla. Beat on high speed until stiff and glossy. Fold in the chopped pecans. Spoon meringue into the prepared pan forming a slight nest.
  3. Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool completely.
  4. While the crust is baking, melt the German chocolate with the water. Let cool until thickened. Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
  5. Whip the whipping cream and fold into the cooled chocolate mixture. Pile into the cooled pie shell and chill.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 275 | Total Fat: 20.7g | Cholesterol: 41mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by *eclectRicity* Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
OMG - how awesome to find this recipe here! My Grandma used to make this 45 years ago, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2007 by Mandy   view full review
This dessert has a light airy crust and intense chocolate filling. Let it sit a day before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by NANETTE   view full review
The crust shrunk, I went up the sides, need to mound higher than the sides. I used fat free...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2011 by gbv239   view full review
It was pretty good but, we didn't crazy about toping.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2010 by MAGEXDRIA   view full review
Just like grandma used to make. This has got to be the best pie ever!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2005 by JENAJ   view full review
My favorite!!! YUM!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by KIM PHILLIPS   view full review
Fabulous fluffy chocolate pie after a big Thanksgiving meal. It was a huge hit with my family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2010 by Paula O   view full review
As a family recipe...this is still the best!!!

 

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