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Tar Heel Pie

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"This pie is best if under-baked and a bit gooey like a brownie inside. This is a very rich pie, so small slices are advised."
Tar Heel Pie Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 66 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch deep-dish pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.)
  2. In a large bowl, pour warm melted butter over 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Mix together flour, brown sugar, and white sugar, then stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Fold in pecans, coconut, and 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Pour into pie crust.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Top should be set, and may crack slightly, but the pie is best if under-baked.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 27, 2008 by mtoyne 
Just tried this in my 8X11 glass pan and made these into bars. Pie crust made using same... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 28, 2008 by { s.a.r.a.h } 
I really enjoyed this pie. I did use margarine instead of butter--it was all I had and I just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 12, 2004 by Bighorn Cook 
This a a great pie, like a recipe I used to have from the Pisgah View Guest Ranch in North... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 10, 2003 by MBEARDEN 
This recipe was simply wonderful, and very easy to make - one bowl to mix in, pop it in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 10, 2007 by MILKLISSA79 
Wow is this awesome. So sinfully rich and gooey. If you're a brownie lover this is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 27, 2003 by JWAY3 
So quick and easy to make...very rich and sinful but oh so good! It was best warm from the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on may 18, 2008 by HomeschoolMom78 
This was a very good, rich pie. I took it to a cookout and everyone flipped for it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 8, 2004 by SWEETTHING111 
This was a very good dessert, yet it was extremely rich. Intensely chocolatey, chewy texture... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 6, 2009 by Chelle 
I am not a huge chocolate fan, but the additions of the coconut and pecans intrigued me enough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.77 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 4, 2009 by liesh 
This is very good. To make it fantastic...it needs a different crust. Pie crust just doesn't... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Tar Heel Pie

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 395

  • Total Fat: 25.9g
  • Cholesterol: 56mg
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
  • Protein: 3.9g

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