This homemade German Chocolate Pie is the perfect dessert to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Made with a buttery chocolate crust and a silky smooth coconut-pecan filling, this pie is a dream come true for chocoholics. The combination of sweet chocolate and nutty coconut creates a flavor explosion in every bite. Serve it at your next gathering or enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee for a decadent treat. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch pie crust, pre-made or homemade
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 egg yolks, beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Press the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded coconut, chopped pecans, sugar, flour, and salt.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to steam.
- Slowly whisk the hot milk into the beaten egg yolks.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter, vanilla extract, and chopped German chocolate until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pie is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled pie.
- Garnish with additional shredded coconut and chopped pecans, if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Interesting Facts
German Chocolate Pie is not actually German, but named after an American chocolate maker, Samuel German.
German Chocolate Pie gained popularity after it was featured in a 1957 edition of a Dallas newspaper.
German Chocolate Pie is a variation of the traditional German Chocolate Cake.
The original recipe for German Chocolate Pie was published by Baker's Chocolate, the company that created the German's Sweet Chocolate bar.