German Chocolate Pie
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4.7
18 reviews
Excellent
German Chocolate Pie
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This decadent dessert is everything you love about German chocolate cake in one easy-to-make pie! Layers of chocolate custard, perfectly sweet shredded coconut, and salted pecans all in a golden, flaky crust. It's the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table!
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Ingredients
- 1 cooked pie crust in 9” pie pan a deep pan is best for this recipe
Filling
- 1 ½ cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ⅔ cups sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 ½ cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup salted pecans coarsely chopped
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Instructions
Filling
- In a microwave, melt the chocolate and butter together in 10-15 second increments, stir until smooth.
- In a saucepan mix sugar and cornstarch, whisk in the whole milk and cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl mix a small amount of hot mixture with egg yolks. Once incorporated add the egg yolk mixture to the rest of the hot mixture in your pan and whisk constantly, bringing to a gentile boil. Mix for 2 additional minutes, remove from heat.
- Whisk in your chocolate butter mixture and vanilla, stir until well combined. Pour into your baked pie crust. Let setup completely before putting the topping on.
Topping
- In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, heavy whipping cream, and sweetened condensed milk. Bring mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, and stir until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat.
- In a separate bowl whisk egg yolks and a small amount of hot mixture together, once combined add it all back into the saucepan and return to the stove. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat, constantly stirring until it thickens. Remove from heat.
- Add in your vanilla, shredded coconut, and salted pecans. Cool for 10 minutes then pour over the top of your chocolate filling.
- Optional: top with additional shredded coconut and chopped pecans.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
645kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
206mg
(69%)
Sodium
202mg
(8%)
Potassium
290mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
65g
(130%)
Vitamin A
936IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
228mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 645 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 645kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 206mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 65g | 130% |
| Vitamin A | 936IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 228mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
18 reviews
Excellent
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