This German Chocolate Pie offers all the rich, indulgent flavors of the classic cake in a convenient pie form. Featuring a luscious chocolate-pecan filling and topped with a creamy, coconut-pecan frosting, it’s a truly irresistible dessert.
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German Chocolate Pie
Ingredients:
Ingredient Quantity
Pie crust 1 (9-inch)
For the filling:
Ingredient Quantity
German sweet chocolate, chopped 4 oz
Butter 2 tablespoons
Sweetened condensed milk 1 (14 oz) can
Large egg yolks 4
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Pecans, chopped 1 cup
For the topping:
Ingredient Quantity
Brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup
Heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup
Butter, chopped 1/4 cup
Large egg yolks 2
Flaked coconut 1 cup
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Pecans, chopped 1/4 cup
Instructions:
Pre-bake Pie Crust: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pie crust. Trim the edge to 1/2-inch beyond the rim, then flute the edges as desired. Line the pie crust with foil or parchment paper, then fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until lightly browned, about 11-13 minutes. Remove the foil and weights, and bake for 6 minutes more until the crust is golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack while you prepare the filling.
Reduce Oven Temperature: Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare Chocolate Filling: To a microwave-safe bowl, add the chopped German sweet chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Let the melted chocolate cool slightly.
Finish Filling: Whisk the sweetened condensed milk, 4 large egg yolks, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the cooled chocolate mixture until well combined. Stir in the 1 cup chopped pecans.
Bake Filling: Pour the chocolate filling into the pre-baked pie crust, spreading it evenly. Bake in the 350°F oven until the filling is set, about 15-20 minutes. The center should be mostly firm with a slight jiggle. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
