Chocolate Oatmeal Surprise Pie - makes it own crust

Oatmeal Surprise Pie

Here is a really decadent dessert that is easy to whip together - a pie that makes its own crust. This started out as a No Crust Coconut Pie recipe from Penzeys (V3, 16 of Penzeys One), but Hallie and coconut are on opposite sides of the solar system. Coconut became gluten free oatmeal with some chopped chocolate added for extra zest. You can double the recipe for a larger dinner party.

Chocolate Oatmeal Surprise Pie
Amount	Measure	Ingredient
1/2	Stick	Butter or margarine (1/4 stick melted)
1	Large	Egg
2/3	Cup	White sugar
3/4	teaspoon	Vanilla extract or brandy or both
1/8 - 1/4	teaspoon	Guar or xanthan gum
1/8 - 1/4	teaspoon	Ground nutmeg
1/4	cup	Gluten free flour
1	cup	Milk
1-1/2	cup	Gluten free oatmeal flakes
1/4	cup	Chopped 70% chocolate dark chocolate bars (You can use chocolate chips, but they won't melt nearly as much.)
1/4	cup	Chopped nuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Pour into an un-greased 7" pie plate. (If doubling the recipe, use a 9" or 10" plate.)
Bake 30 - 45 minutes until set.
Cool the pie thoroughly. Run a thin knife around the rim of the pie plate to release the crust before cutting into wedges.
Serves 6 - 8. This is a rich dessert.
Refrigerate uneaten pie. It will be less crisp the next day; however, it is still a great dessert but different - more like a custard.