Ingredients

  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pastry shell
  • 1 (4 oz.) pkg. sweet cooking chocolate or 2 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate
  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand milk
  • 1/2 c. hot water
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/4 c. pecan halves or pieces

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In medium saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate with butter.
  • Stir in sweetened (Eagle Brand) milk, hot water and eggs; mix well.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Pour into pastry shell.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until center is set.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Serve warm or chilled. Garnish as desired.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.