Pecan-Coconut-Chocolate Pie

Such a good creamy pie.  You can omit the pecans and coconut if and just eat plain chocolate if you like.  Both ways are so good.

PECAN-COCONUT-CHOCOLATE PIE
(makes 1 pie, plus some extra pudding for the side)


Ingredients:
*1/2 cup toasted coconut
*1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
*1-graham cracker crust
*1 1/2 cups sugar
*1/4 cup cornstarch
*1/4 teaspoon salt
*3 cups whole milk
*4 large egg yolks, beaten
*1 (3.5 ounce) bar of Ghiradelli chocolate, chopped
*1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
*2 1/2 teaspoon butter
*1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Diretions:
~Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt into a medium saucepan.
~Pour milk and egg yolks into sugar mixture and whisk until mixed well.
~Cook over mediu meat, until  mixture just starts to boil and become thick, stirring continuously (about 5-9 minutes).  Don't over cook.
~Remove from heat and whisk in butter, chocolate and vanilla, until butter is melted and mixture is smooth.
~Pour into pie crust until full (pour any remaining chocolate into small bowls for pudding).
~Allow to sit for 15 minutes.
~Sprinkle coconut and pecans over top of pie.
~Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.