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German Chocolate Pecan Pie
Rich chocolate, sweet coconut, smooth filling and a nutty crunch all come together to make German Chocolate Pecan Pie a delightfully layered dessert. Add a dollop of homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for the most flavorful and decadent dessert you've ever tasted.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 500 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 C light corn syrup
- 2 1/2 C chopped pecan
- 3/4 C shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 C semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
- 1 - 9 in Ready-made pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and place the premade pie onto a cookie sheet.
- Using a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until combined.
- Using a medium saucepan, combine the butter, salt, and corn syrup.
- Whisk until the butter is melted and combined and smooth.
- Remove from the stove and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Gradually pour the corn syrup mixture into the eggs, consistently stirring until combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans, ½ C chocolate chips, and coconut until combined.
- Pour the other ½ C of chocolate chips into the pie shell and spread evenly.
- Pour the filling over the chocolate chips.
- Place into the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before serving with fresh whipped cream and mini chocolate chips.
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Notes
- To Store: Wrap tightly or seal well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To Freeze: Wrap tightly in foil and keep in a double-zip freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw fully in the fridge before serving. OR: Freeze before baking, then let thaw and bake as normal.
Nutrition Information
Calories
500kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
163mg
(7%)
Potassium
266mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
199IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.