German Chocolate Pie
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German Chocolate Pie
Description
This pie uses an unbaked pie crust filled with a mixture of melted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips blended with a dry base of flour and sugars. Beaten eggs and vanilla add structure and flavor, while chopped pecans and flaked coconut are folded in for textural contrast and sweetness. A small portion of chocolate chips is reserved in the filling to add pockets of melty chocolate.
Baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 40 minutes, the pie develops a set but tender top layer. It has a fudgy interior with the pecans and coconut adding crunch and chewiness respectively. The gradual blending and gentle baking maintain a balanced texture and flavor without overbaking, which can dry the pie.
Serve cooled or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream, toasted coconut, or dusted cocoa powder for presentation and added flavor elements. The pie stores well covered at room temperature for several days and can be frozen tightly wrapped, then thawed overnight for extended storage.
When freezing, wrap slices or whole pie in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container to preserve freshness and texture. Thaw gently or bake slightly longer if reheating from frozen.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust store bought or homemade, uncooked
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips divided, semi-sweet
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- 3/4 cup coconut flaked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place uncooked pie crust in pie tin.
- In small bowl, microwave butter until completely melted. Add 1 cup chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- In separate bowl, stir together flour and sugars.
- Slowly add chocolate/butter mixture and stir until blended.
- Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla.
- Fold in pecans, coconut, and 1/4 cup chocolate chips.
- Pour into unbaked pie crust. Bake 35-40 minutes or until top is set. DON'T OVER BAKE!
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Optional: top with some whipped topping, toasted coconut, and chocolate shavings or dust with a little cocoa powder.
Notes
- Store baked pie in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 5 days.
- For freezing, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and place in a sealed container; thaw overnight at room temperature before serving.
- Optional toppings include whipped cream, toasted coconut, and cocoa powder for added flavor and decoration.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 629 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 629kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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