Description
A nostalgic dessert with luscious layers of chocolate filling, a rich crust, and a buttery coconut-pecan topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your pie crust and blind bake it for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth, then cool slightly.
- Combine the melted chocolate, sugar, and eggs in a bowl, and beat until fluffy.
- Add coconut milk and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- Fold in chopped pecans and coconut.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely in the pie pan on a wire rack.
- Top with toasted coconut and pecans.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Pie, dessert, chocolate, family recipe