GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Crust:.
• Separate eggs and let come to room temperature.
• Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on med-low until frothy.
• Add cream of tartar.
• Increase mixer speed to med-high to high and continue beating until soft peaks form.
• Add sugar a little at a time.
• Add vanilla and beat until stiff peaks form.
• Fold in pecans.
• Spread on bottom and up sides of a GREASED 9 inch pie plate.
• Bake for 1 hour at 300 degrees.
• Remove from oven and set aside to cool on a rack.
• Filling:.
• Melt German Chocolate in 3 TBLS water on LOW heat. Set aside to cool.
• Whip cream, adding sugar, salt and vanilla.
• Fold in melted chocolate last.
• Spoon mixture into cooled crust and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Overnight is best.