Description
A no-bake pie that captures the classic flavors of German chocolate cake with layers of chocolate, coconut, and pecans in a buttery crust. It’s an easy and indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 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 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt chocolate chips with 1/4 cup heavy cream until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Fold melted chocolate mixture into cream cheese mixture until well blended.
- Pour chocolate filling into prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, vanilla extract, 1/4 cup heavy cream, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Let the coconut-pecan topping cool slightly.
- Spread the 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 homemade Oreo crust works well.
- Toasting the coconut and pecans before adding them enhances flavor.
- For a lighter version, swap cream cheese with whipped topping.
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- The pie can be frozen, well-wrapped, for about a month. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Estimated 450-550
- Sugar: Estimated 40-50g
- Sodium: Estimated 200-300mg
- Fat: Estimated 30-40g
- Saturated Fat: Estimated 15-20g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimated 15-20g
- Trans Fat: Estimated 0-1g
- Carbohydrates: Estimated 50-60g
- Fiber: Estimated 2-3g
- Protein: Estimated 5-7g
- Cholesterol: Estimated 50-70mg
Keywords: German chocolate pie, no-bake pie, chocolate pie, coconut pie, pecan pie, easy dessert, homemade pie