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My pie was in for 43 minutes at 365 degrees and it burned on the edges.  I'd like to know if the cooking temp for the pie is lower than for the crusts?  Even with this minor problem, this was the best German choc pie I've ever tasted.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-05-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ChocolateQween13"},"reviewBody":"I love this recipe, my family just had a fit over it! I also took it to work and my co- workers are driving me crazy over the recipe!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"walpatpier"},"reviewBody":"Loved this.  I'm a big coconut & chocolate fan so this hit the spot.  Can't wait to introduce the rest of my family to it.  Definitely a keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Haman"},"reviewBody":"Our son-in-law loves pie, so I try to make one for him often. This recipe has been in my file for years but never made it until yesterday. He an our daughter said it was really,really good and she asked for the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Grannyjennie"},"reviewBody":"I've been looking for a recipe like this for a long time, finally found THE ONE!  So very yummy, and actually very easy to make.  Do use a deep dish pie plate and you won't have any messes!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bonniegray"},"reviewBody":"Family  favorite, been baking this pie for years","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lvarner"},"reviewBody":"This is so good! I love this pie. It's got my favorite flavors of German chocolate cake in pie form (and I think it's much easier to make)!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OhBeeOne"},"reviewBody":"My Mom gave me this recipe years ago. It is absolutely not a healthy treat but I only fix it for Thanksgiving and Christmas so I don't worry about it.I add extra coconut and nuts and make two pies at one time. SO GOOD!\"","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"StaciSigrist"},"reviewBody":"This is wonderful!  You'll definitely need a deep dish pie shell.  All my friends loved it; however, it was a bit sweet for me. I'll probably cut back on the sugar some the next time. Definitely a keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"StephanieSadler"},"reviewBody":"This a wonderful pie.  It will be a family favorite","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"1995","romance_copy_dek":"I'm known among family and friends for my desserts. This one is their very favorite. 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Do use a deep dish pie plate and you won&#39;t have any messes!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"01\/19\/2013 23:16","GUID":"b462a5092c6545fd9d8625682dc50696","MemberId":7095539,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Grannyjennie","SubmittedDate":"01\/19\/2013 23:16"},{"Comment":"<p>Our son-in-law loves pie, so I try to make one for him often. This recipe has been in my file for years but never made it until yesterday. He an our daughter said it was really,really good and she asked for the recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"08\/24\/2012 15:30","GUID":"D768446F51D04C09B53F91D84CA54639","MemberId":337932,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Haman","SubmittedDate":"08\/24\/2012 15:30"},{"Comment":"<p>Loved this.  I&#39;m a big coconut &amp; chocolate fan so this hit the spot.  Can&#39;t wait to introduce the rest of my family to it.  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