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5 from 2 votes

German Chocolate Pie

A rich, creamy, nutty delicious pie.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Cool4 hours
Total Time5 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, coconut, pie
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 526kcal
Author: Tricia

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie shell (see notes for recipe link)
  • 4 oz. package German Sweet Chocolate
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 12-oz Can or 1 ⅔ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 ½ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ⅓ cup sweetened coconut
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.  Break chocolate into pieces and place in a small mixing bowl.  Add the butter and microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds.  Stir to blend and repeat until chocolate is almost melted.  Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes or until chocolate is completely melted.  Do not over cook.  Once melted, gradually blend in evaporated milk.  Set aside.
  • Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium mixing bowl.  Whisk in eggs, add vanilla, then gradually blend in chocolate mixture.
  • Pour filling into an unbaked pie shell.  In a small bowl combine the coconut and chopped pecans.  Sprinkle over filling and press down slightly to set.  Bake at 375°F for 45-50 minutes or until filling is puffed and lightly browned.  The filling will be soft but sets while cooling.
  • Cool at least 4 hours before cutting.  Top with sweetened cream, chocolate curls and additional coconut if desired.

Notes

Link for Pie Crust: Perfect Pie Crust Recipe in 3 easy steps - Saving Room for Dessert (savingdessert.com)
  • Adapted from a recipe provided by Joy Jessee and Beth Green
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg