Chocolate Pie

Falling in love with my husband was easy - falling in love with his family was even easier. I remember when I tasted his mother's chocolate pie for the first time - it was love at first bite. Ever since I have requested it at every family get together. It's a simple recipe and I have never met anyone that didn't love it. This chocolate pie recipe shouldn't be confused for chocolate cream pie or chocolate mousse. This is more of a chocolate custard and honestly, it's better than the aforementioned chocolate confections.

My Mother-in-law's Chocolate Pie
1 Graham cracker crust
4 0z semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 C butter
14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 C very hot water, but not boiling
1 tsp. vanilla
pink of Salt

Preheat the oven to 350. Melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave, in 30 sec. increments. You don't want to nuke the chocolate all at once, it could burn and turn bitter.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate mixture. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Pour filling into crust and bake for 40 - 45 mins. The pie is done with a toothpick is inserted and comes out clean. Let the pie cool for about 30 mins (this is the longest 30 mins of your life).

You can serve with whipped cream, but I like to eat it plain.