Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the pie crust according to the package instructions until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and heat over medium until it comes to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
- Continue to cook and stir for another 2 minutes until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and temper them with a small amount of the hot cocoa mixture.
- Gradually pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter until melted and incorporated.
- Fold in the coconut and pecans into the chocolate filling.
- Carefully pour the filling into the cooled pie crust and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top of the filling.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence. Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
