Description
This No-Bake German Chocolate Pie offers the classic flavors of German chocolate cake in an easy-to-make pie. It features a rich chocolate filling topped with a sweet coconut-pecan mixture, all in a buttery crust. It’s a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) chocolate cookie crust or graham cracker crust
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Melt chocolate chips with 1/2 cup heavy cream until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Fold melted chocolate mixture into cream cheese mixture.
- Pour chocolate filling into prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly. Let cool a bit.
- Spread coconut-pecan topping over the chocolate filling.
- Refrigerate the German Chocolate Pie for at least 3-4 hours, or until fully set.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- A store-bought chocolate crust is convenient, but a homemade Oreo crust is also excellent.
- Toasting the coconut and pecans before adding them enhances their flavor.
- For a lighter version, swap cream cheese with whipped topping.
- This pie can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 450-500 (will vary based on ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 35-45g
- Sodium: Approx. 150-250mg
- Fat: Approx. 30-40g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 15-20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40-50g
- Fiber: Approx. 2-4g
- Protein: Approx. 5-7g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50-70mg