Description
A nostalgic dessert featuring a rich chocolate filling topped with coconut and pecans, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 oz German chocolate, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- If making a homemade crust, combine flour, salt, sugar, and cold butter. Mix until crumbly and add ice water until the dough forms. Roll out and chill.
- Melt the German chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, then cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, eggs, cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and a pinch of salt until combined.
- Gently fold in toasted pecans and shredded coconut.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the filling is set but slightly jiggles.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
For best texture, chill the pie for a few hours before serving. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Pie, chocolate dessert, family recipe, nostalgia, pecans, coconut