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German Chocolate Pie

Indulge in This Irresistibly Creamy German Chocolate Pie

Experience the rich and creamy flavors of German Chocolate Pie, a delightful dessert that combines chocolate, coconut, and pecans.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine German
Servings 8 slices
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • pie dish

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust

  • 1 9-inch pre-made pie crust Bake according to package instructions.

For the Chocolate Filling

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups milk Whole milk recommended.
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Quality butter preferred.

For the Toppings

  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Lightly toasted for extra flavor.
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for German Chocolate Pie

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the pre-made pie crust according to the package instructions until golden brown.
  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
  • Gradually add 3 cups of milk to the dry mixture, stirring until smooth. Heat over medium and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • In a separate bowl, beat 4 egg yolks and temper them with a small amount of the hot chocolate mixture before adding back to the saucepan. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter until melted and glossy.
  • Fold in coconut and pecans until evenly distributed.
  • Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled pie crust, leveling with a spatula.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips on top, pressing them slightly into the filling.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
  • Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Chill for at least 4 hours for best results. Whisk dry ingredients well to avoid lumps and temper egg yolks gradually to maintain a smooth filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg
Keyword chocolate dessert, coconut pie, easy pie recipe, German Chocolate Pie, Pecan Pie, rich desserts
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