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German Chocolate Pie

German Chocolate Pie Recipe Card

Rich chocolate filling topped with coconut and pecans baked into a buttery crust.A decadent dessert inspired by classic German chocolate cake flavors.

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 431
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 unbaked pie crust
  • 4 oz German or semi-sweet chocolate
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup shredded coconut
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Method
 

  1. Melt chocolate and butter; cool slightly.
  2. Whisk sugars, eggs, vanilla, cocoa, and salt.
  3. Stir in melted chocolate mixture.
  4. Pour filling into pie crust.
  5. Cook topping ingredients until thick; add coconut and pecans.
  6. Spread topping over pie and bake until set.

Notes

  • Toast coconut and pecans for extra flavor
  • Let pie cool fully before slicing
  • Store chilled for best texture