Description
This No-Bake German Chocolate Pie combines all the classic flavors of German chocolate cake in a cool, creamy pie form. Layers of rich chocolate filling and a sweet coconut-pecan topping make this a decadent, crowd-pleasing dessert that requires no oven time.
Ingredients
- 1 chocolate cookie crust or graham cracker crust
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips with heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Fold in the melted chocolate mixture and blend until well combined.
- Spread the chocolate filling evenly into the prepared crust.
- In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Allow the topping to cool slightly, then spread over the chocolate layer in the pie crust.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 3–4 hours, or until fully set.
Notes
- Chilling overnight yields the best texture and flavor.
- Toast coconut and pecans for added depth of flavor.
- Use dairy-free alternatives to make this pie vegan-friendly.
- A homemade Oreo crust can elevate the dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
