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German Chocolate Coconut Pecan Pie

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Servings: 8
Calories: 934 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1 Baked Pie Crust:
  • https://www.modernhoney.com/butter-flaky-pie-crust/
Chocolate Custard Filling:
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 cups whole milk
Coconut-Pecan Filling:
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup Evaporated* Milk (8 ounces from a can)
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans
Garnish:
  • fresh whipped cream
  • chocolate shavings

Instructions

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  1. Pre-bake pie crust and set aside to cool.
Chocolate Custard Filling:
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  1. Place the chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and set aside. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt. Whisk in 1/2 cup of cold heavy cream until the mixture is smooth. Repeat with another 1/2 cup of the cream.
  2. Whisk in the egg yolks. Place the saucepan over medium heat, and gradually whisk in the whole milk. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Let boil for 1-2 minutes or until it begins to thicken.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and pour the mixture over the chocolate and butter. Whisk until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is silky smooth. Place plastic wrap on the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming, and chill for 3-4 hours. The chilling is important as it allows it to thicken.
Coconut-Pecan Filling:
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar, evaporated milk, and egg yolks over medium heat. Whisk the mixture together and watch for it to boil. Once it begins to boil, let it boil for 5-6 minutes, whisking constantly. The mixture should begin to thicken. Remove from heat.
  2. Add vanilla, coconut, and pecans and fold together. Set aside to cool to room temperature or place in the refrigerator to cool.
Whipped Cream:
  1. Beat 1-2 cups of heavy cream (depending on how much whipped cream you desire) and add 1/4 cup of powdered sugar and beat until soft peaks form. Fold in vanilla. Top each slice with whipped cream.
To assemble pie:
  1. Fill the baked pie crust with chocolate custard filling. Spread evenly into the crust. Top with coconut pecan filling and carefully spread over chocolate custard. Place in the refrigerator and let chill until ready to serve, at least 30 minutes. I prefer to make sure the pie is very firm. Serve with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Notes

  • *Make sure to use EVAPORATED milk (not sweetened condensed milk). Evaporated milk can be found in a can in the baking aisle. 
  • ** You may also use your favorite chocolate or graham cracker crust. My recipes are linked in the body of this recipe post.

Nutrition Information

Calories 934kcal (47%) Carbohydrates 88g (29%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 62g (95%) Saturated Fat 34g (170%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 228mg (76%) Sodium 330mg (14%) Potassium 624mg (18%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 73g (146%) Vitamin A 1262IU (25%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 256mg (26%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 934

% Daily Value*

Calories 934kcal 47%
Carbohydrates 88g 29%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 62g 95%
Saturated Fat 34g 170%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 228mg 76%
Sodium 330mg 14%
Potassium 624mg 13%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 73g 146%
Vitamin A 1262IU 25%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 256mg 26%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.