Description
A nostalgic dessert that combines rich chocolate filling with pecans and coconut, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 graham cracker crust or traditional pie crust
- 8 oz German sweet chocolate
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust by fitting it into your pie dish and baking for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Melt the chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs, then add sugar, evaporated milk, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Combine the cooled chocolate mixture with the egg mixture, stirring to combine, then fold in the pecans and coconut.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until set.
- Let the pie cool for an hour before serving. Chill for a firmer texture if desired.
- Garnish with whipped cream, coconut, or pecans.
Notes
You can substitute German sweet chocolate with semi-sweet chocolate. For a lighter filling, try coconut milk instead of evaporated milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Pie, dessert, chocolate pie, family recipe, holiday dessert