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German Chocolate Pie

Irresistibly Creamy German Chocolate Pie You'll Crave

This German Chocolate Pie combines rich chocolate, pecans, and coconut for a decadent dessert experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups milk
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Topping
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake the pie crust according to the package instructions until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
  3. In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
  4. Gradually whisk in the milk and heat over medium until it comes to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
  5. Continue to cook and stir for another 2 minutes until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and temper them with a small amount of the hot cocoa mixture.
  7. Gradually pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter until melted and incorporated.
  9. Fold in the coconut and pecans into the chocolate filling.
  10. Carefully pour the filling into the cooled pie crust and spread it evenly.
  11. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the top of the filling.
  12. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence. Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.

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