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German Chocolate Pie

German Chocolate Pie

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An easy German Chocolate Pie recipe with a slice missing.

This easy German Chocolate Pie recipe includes a creamy chocolate filling topped with the caramel-y coconut pecan topping.

Looking for more pie recipes? Try Peanut Butter Pie, Chocolate Cream Pie, or Blueberry Pie.

An easy German Chocolate Pie recipe with a slice missing.

Why I love this recipe:

  • Unique – No more showing up to a party with the same pie as everyone else. This German Chocolate Pie is unique and will wow everyone.
  • Easy – Just a few simple steps and pantry ingredients. Anyone can make this incredible pie from scratch!
  • Delicious – It’s a mash up of two of my favorite desserts; German Chocolate Cake and Chocolate Cream Pie, and the result is magic!

How to make German Chocolate Pie:

Bake Pie Crust: Blind bake pie crust and allow to cool completely.

Make Chocolate Filling: In a sauce pan over medium heat, add sugar and milk then whisk well to combine. Bring mixture to a simmer, whisking frequently.

Hot milk and sugar combined in a saucepan.

Temper Eggs: Add the egg yolks and cornstarch to a bowl and whisk until smooth. Once the mixture is simmering, add a few spoonfuls of the hot liquid into the egg yolks and whisk to temper the eggs. Add a few more spoonfuls of the hot liquid into the egg yolks. Slowly whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan. Whisk constantly until the mixture begins to thicken and comes to a very gently boil (big bubbles begin to break the surface).

Two images showing a spoonful of hot milk about to be poured into a mixture of egg yolks and cornstarch, then after it's added to thicken a pudding.

Flavor: Remove pan from heat then whisk in butter, chopped chocolate, and vanilla extract. Stir until completely smooth.

Two images showing butter, vanilla, and chopped chocolate being added to a homemade pudding to flavor it.

Pour filling into the cooled crust then smooth into an even layer. Place a piece of plastic wrap gently on top and refrigerate until filling is set, about 4–6 hours or overnight, if desired.

A German Chocolate Pie recipe without the coconut pecan topping.

Make Coconut Pecan Topping: In a medium saucepan, add brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk. Stir to combine then bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat. Stir constantly for several minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.

Finish: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts and coconut. Allow to cool completely before layering it on the pie.

Two images showing a homemade german chocolate pie topping with coconut, vanilla, and nuts on top and then after it's all combined.

Serve: Top the chocolate pie with the coconut pecan topping and enjoy!

The best German Chocolate Pie recipe with a coconut pecan topping, ready to be sliced and served.

Make Ahead Instructions:

To Make Ahead: German Chocolate Pie can be made 2 days in advance, store covered in the fridge. The coconut pecan topping can be made a week ahead, stored in the fridge. Rewarm slightly, to soften it, before topping on pie.

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An easy German Chocolate Pie recipe with a slice missing.
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German Chocolate Pie

This easy German Chocolate Pie recipe has a smooth chocolate filling topped with the most incredible coconut pecan topping. It’s easy, homemade, and an instant favorite.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 534kcal

Ingredients

Chocolate Filling:

Coconut Pecan Topping:

Instructions

  • Blind Bake Pie crust and allow to cool completely.

Chocolate Filling:

  • To a medium sauce pan over medium heat, add the sugar, and milk and whisk well to combine. Bring mixture to a simmer, whisking frequently.
  • Meanwhile, add the egg yolks and cornstarch to a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Once the saucepan mixture is simmering, add a few spoonfuls of the hot liquid into the egg yolks and whisk to temper the eggs. Add a few more spoonfuls of the hot liquid into the egg yolks. Then slowly whisk the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan. Whisk constantly until the mixture begins to thicken and comes to a very gently boil (big bubbles begin to break the surface).
  • Remove pan from the heat and whisk in the butter, chopped chocolate, and vanilla extract. Stir until completely smooth.
  • Pour filling into the cooled crust and smooth into an even layer. Place a piece of plastic wrap gently on top and refrigerate until filling is set, about 4–6 hours or overnight, if desired.

Coconut Pecan Topping:

  • In a medium saucepan add brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, egg yolks, and evaporated milk. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat. Stir constantly for several minutes until the mixture begins to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, nuts and coconut. Allow to cool completely before layering it on the pie.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions: German Chocolate Pie can be made 2 days in advance, store covered in the fridge. The coconut pecan topping can be made a week ahead, stored in the fridge. Rewarm slightly, to soften it, before topping on pie.

Nutrition

Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 196mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 687IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 3mg

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