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