German chocolate pie is a classic American dessert that combines a rich chocolate cake base, a coconut-pecan filling, and a fluffy whipped cream or chocolate ganache topping. It is a popular choice for special occasions and celebrations, and its unique flavor and texture make it a favorite among chocolate lovers. The pie is named after Samuel German, a 19th-century American chocolate maker who developed a dark, bittersweet chocolate that became a key ingredient in the pie. Today, German chocolate pie can be found in bakeries and restaurants across the United States, and it is also a popular homemade dessert.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE
This is a pie with the flavor of a German Chocolate Cake.
Provided by Suzanne Stull
Categories Desserts Pies Chocolate Pie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the 1/3 cup sugar and the cornstarch. Stir in the milk, chocolate, and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
- Gradually stir about 1 cup of mixture into egg yolks. Return mixture to saucepan; bring to boiling. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Stir in vanilla.
- Turn the hot pie filling into the baked pie shell.
- In another saucepan, combine the beaten egg, evaporated milk, the 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Cook and stir over medium heat just till the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in the coconut and pecans.
- Spread the pecan mixture evenly over the chocolate filling. Cool the pie on a wire rack; chill thoroughly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 102.3 mg, Fat 29.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 238.7 mg, Sugar 37.5 g
COCONUT-PECAN GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE
This German chocolate pecan pie combines the ingredients everyone loves in its classic cake cousin. It's so silky and smooth, you won't be able to put your fork down. -Anna Jones, Coppell, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in lard until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice., Bake 11-13 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned. Remove foil and weights; bake 6-8 minutes longer or until light brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°., In a microwave, melt chocolates in a large bowl; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Whisk in milk, egg yolks and vanilla; stir in pecans. Pour into crust. Bake 16-19 minutes or until set. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Cook 2-3 minutes or until mixture thickens and a thermometer reads 160°, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and vanilla; cool 10 minutes., Pour over filling; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate 4 hours or until cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 801 calories, Fat 54g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 215mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE PIE
This Pie is EASY to make!
Provided by VTGIRL22
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes
Time 5h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Microwave chocolate and 2 tablespoons of the milk in large microwave-safe bowl on HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring halfway through heating time. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
- Beat in cream cheese, sugar, and remaining milk with wire whisk until blended. Refrigerate 10 minutes. Gently fold in 3 1/2 cups of the whipped topping until no streaks remain. Spoon into crust.
- Freeze pie 4 hours. Before cutting pie, let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Serve with remaining whipped topping. Store pie in freezer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 208.7 mg, Sugar 30.6 g
GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE
Treat your family with this delicious German pie made using Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crust and chocolate - a wonderful dessert.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 5h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie. In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate and butter over medium-low heat until melted and mixture can be stirred smooth. Remove from heat; gradually stir in milk.
- In medium bowl, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. In small bowl, mix egg yolks, vanilla and almond extract. Gradually add chocolate mixture to egg mixture, stirring with wire whisk. Add chocolate-egg yolk mixture to cornstarch mixture, stirring with whisk. Pour filling into crust-lined plate.
- In small bowl, mix coconut and pecans; sprinkle over filling.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until puffed and almost set. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CONTEST-WINNING GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE
Thanksgiving dinner at our house includes an average of 25 guests and a dozen different pies. This one has all the luscious flavor of German chocolate cake. A friend who tried it told me he wanted it to be his birthday pie from now on.-Debbie Clay, Farmington, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge., Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until golden brown, 4-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. In a small heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in whole milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate mixture. Pour into crust., For topping, in a small saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar and butter. Cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture just comes to a boil. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and pecans. Pour over filling., Cool pie 30 minutes on a wire rack. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, at least 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549 calories, Fat 34g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE
I'm known among family and friends for my desserts. This one is their very favorite. It's been a sweet standby of mine for some 20 years now.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Gradually stir in chocolate mixture. Pour into crust. Combine pecans and coconut; sprinkle over filling. , Bake until puffed and browned, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 4 hours. Refrigerate until serving (filling will become firm as it cools).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720 calories, Fat 41g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
LUBY'S GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE
Chocolate combines with coconut and pecans -- the essential ingredients for a German chocolate cake.
Provided by Marion McWhorter
Categories Desserts Pies Custard and Cream Pie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch and cocoa. Add water and melted butter whisk until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each one. Add the milk and beat until well blended. Stir in the coconut, pecans and vanilla. Pour batter into the pie shell.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.5 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 220.1 mg, Sugar 45.2 g
GERMAN CHOCOLATE ANGEL PIE II
This pie is absolutely the most sinfully delicious ever. The crust is the really unique feature! It originally came from a restaurant in La Cienga, CA some 35 years ago.
Provided by Jinnie
Categories Desserts Pies Chocolate Pie Recipes
Time 5h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
- In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt and beat until whites stand in soft peaks. Add sugar gradually and beat until very stiff. Fold in chopped nuts and 1 teaspoon. vanilla. Turn the meringue into a buttered 9 inch pie plate. Spread over bottom and sides of plate, building up the sides 1/2 inch above the edge of the plate. Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Cool.
- In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in coffee.
- In a large bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks. Whisk in vanilla. Fold 1/3 of the cream into the melted chocolate, then fold the chocolate mixture back into the whipped cream until no streaks remain. Work quickly to prevent the chocolate from seizing up. Spoon mixture into meringue shell. Chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.8 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 34.5 mg, Sugar 26.6 g
GERMAN CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE
Inspired by German Chocolate Cake, chocolate chips and shredded coconut mixed into the filling put this pecan pie head and shoulders above the rest.
Provided by MsGracie
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk the corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla together in a mixing bowl until light-colored and well blended. Stir in the pecans and coconut. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the bottom of the prepared pie crust. Pour the corn syrup mixture over the chocolate chips.
- Bake in preheated oven until top is set, 55 to 60 minutes. Cool completely on a rack before serving, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 693 calories, Carbohydrate 84.6 g, Cholesterol 77.4 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 210.6 mg, Sugar 48.5 g
COCONUT-PECAN GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE
A pie reminisce of German Chocolate Cake. Very rich, dense, chocolately pie. From Taste of Home. Note: Chill time not included.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Pie
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Mix flour and salt in a small bowl . . . blend lard in until crumbly. Add ice water gradually, toss until dough holds together. Shape into a disk and refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight wrapped in plastic wrap.
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer dough to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 inches beyond rim of plate and flute edge. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil and fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice.
- Bake 11-13 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned. Remove foil and weights . . . bake 6-8 minutes longer or until light brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- Reduce oven setting to 350°.
- Melt chocolates in a large bowl in the microwave and stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Whisk in milk, egg yolks and vanilla until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour into crust.
- Bake 16-19 minutes or until set.
- Cool 1 hour on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile . . . combine brown sugar, cream and butter in a small heavy saucepan. On medium heat, bring to a boil, while stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat.
- Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks in a small bowl. Return all to pan and whisk constantly, cook 2-3 minutes or until mixture thickens and a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and vanilla; cool 10 minutes.
- Pour over filling; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate 4 hours or until cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 783.3, Fat 52.2, SaturatedFat 22.7, Cholesterol 177, Sodium 236.2, Carbohydrate 74.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 52.6, Protein 11.5
GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE
Provided by Nanney Spivey
Categories Chocolate Dessert Bake Coconut Pecan Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine sugar, baking cocoa, and flour in a bowl, mixing well. Add beaten egg, evaporated milk, and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in pecans and coconut. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes, or until set.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE ANGEL PIE I
Chocolate lovers, try this....a family favorite!
Provided by Marcia Kammann
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Pavlova Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease one 8-inch pie pan.
- Beat the egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar together until foamy. Gradually beat in the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla. Beat on high speed until stiff and glossy. Fold in the chopped pecans. Spoon meringue into the prepared pan, forming a slight nest.
- Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool completely.
- While the crust is baking, melt the German chocolate with the water. Let cool until thickened. Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
- Whip the whipping cream and fold into the cooled chocolate mixture. Pile into the cooled pie shell and chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 40.8 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 64 mg, Sugar 20.2 g
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
"This lovely light-textured pie is simple to whip up ahead of time yet looks and tastes like you fussed," assures Genise Krause of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. A convenient prepared pie crust holds the smooth chocolate filling.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan over low heat, cook the chocolate and milk until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in chocolate mixture. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Freeze until firm. May be frozen for up to 3 months., Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped topping, mint and chocolate dessert decorations if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS
These delicious bars made with Gold Medal® flour are a mixture of rich German chocolate cake and gooey, nutty pecan pie, combined into one irresistible dessert.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with heavy-duty foil, extending foil 2 to 3 inches over 2 opposite sides of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray.
- In food processor, place flour, powdered sugar, 3/4 cup butter and the cocoa. Cover; process with quick on-and-off pulses until consistency of coarse meal. Press in bottom and 3/4 inch up sides of pan.
- Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle chocolate chips over crust. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 30 minutes.
- In medium bowl, mix brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter and the eggs with whisk until smooth. Stir in coconut and pecans. Spoon over crust. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and set. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Refrigerate 1 hour. Use foil to lift out of pan onto cutting board. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg
GERMAN'S SWEET CHOCOLATE PIE
I got this recipe from a German's brand baking chocolate package. Very simple no-bake recipe and freezes well. I keep one on hand in the freezer at almost all times for those last minute needs (like when I've forgotten there's a potluck at church tomorrow or my son's school is having a party).
Provided by Banriona
Categories Pie
Time 4h15m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Microwave chocolate and 2 Tbsp of the milk in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
- Add cream cheese, sugar and remaining milk; beat with wire whisk until well blended.
- Refrigerate about 10 minutes to cool. Gently stir in whipped topping until well blended. Spoon into crust.
- Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Garnish as desired. Let pie stand at room temperature or in refrigerator about 15 minutes before serving for easier cutting.
YUMMY GERMAN CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°.
- 2. Arrange pecans in a single layer of a shallow baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Stir halfway through baking.
- 3. Line bottom and sides of a 9"x 13" baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on two short sides. Grease foil.
- 4. Whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, and cocoa. Add cold butter, and combine with a pastry blender* until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press mixture into bottom and about 3/4-inch up sides of prepared pan.
- 5. Bake crust for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over crust. Allow to cool on a wire rack at least 30 minutes.
- 6. Place eggs in a large mixing bowl, and beat lightly. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter. Whisk together until smooth. Stir in coconut and pecans. Pour evenly over partially baked crust.
- 7. Bake 28-34 minutes, or until edges are golden and filling has set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Then, refrigerate for an hour.
- 8. Using foil overhang, lift bars from pan and place on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut into bars.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE
Make and share this German Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Pie
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 Pies, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl mix together the sugar, cocoa, and salt.
- Beat in the evaporated milk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla until well incorporated.
- Stir in the coconut and pecans.
- Pour into the unbaked pie shells and bake for 1 hour, up to 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool on wire racks for 1 hour.
- Place pies in the fridge and chill well.
FROZEN GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE
In summer I make this pie to take to church suppers, where chocolate desserts are a hit. It's light and refreshing, and can be served either chilled or frozen.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan, heat chocolate and 2 tablespoons milk over low heat, stirring until chocolate is melted. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add melted chocolate and remaining milk; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust and freeze until firm.
Nutrition Facts :
COCONUT-PECAN GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE
I've always loved pies, really more than cake, so when I saw this recipe for German Chocolate Pie, I was thrilled. I can almost taste that creamy, chocolate-y filling! This is one I want to try with my granddaughter. Recipe: tasteofhome.com 11-17-14
Provided by Ellen Bales
Categories Pies
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Roll dough to a 1/8-in. thickness in a circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim and flute. Line unpricked pastry with foil. Fill with pie weights. Bake in a preheated 400º oven for 12 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 6-8 minutes or until light brown. Cool. Reduce oven setting to 350º.
- 2. Melt chocolates; cool slightly.
- 3. Whisk in milk, yolks and vanilla; stir in pecans.
- 4. Pour into crust. Bake 16-19 minutes or until set. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack.
- 5. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat.
- 6. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into yolks; return to pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir 3 minutes or until thickened and a thermometer reads 160º. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and vanilla; cool 10 minutes.
- 7. Pour over filling; sprinkle with pecans. Chill 4 hours or until cold.
GERMAN CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
This recipe was a winner in the Pillsbury Bake-Off 2007 contest. I can taste why it was a winner! The pie must be refrigerated 1 hour, 30 minutes before serving.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Pie
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In food processor or blender, process cookies and granola bars with on-and-off motions until fine crumbs form; pour into medium bowl.
- Stir in melted butter with fork until well mixed.
- Press mixture in bottom and up side of ungreased 9- or 8-inch glass or metal pie plate.
- Place in freezer just until firm, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat 2 ounces cream cheese, the powdered sugar and 1 T milk with electric mixer on medium speed until blended.
- On low speed, beat in melted chocolate chips.
- In small bowl, reserve 1/4 cup whipped topping from 8-ounce container for garnish.
- On medium speed, beat remaining topping from container into chocolate mixture until well blended.
- Spread 1/3 cup of the frosting evenly in bottom of crust.
- Spoon chocolate filling into crust; carefully spread.
- Place pie in freezer while making next layer.
- In large bowl, beat 2 ounces cream cheese, 1 T milk and remaining frosting with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
- Reserve another 1/4 cup whipped topping from 8 ounce container in same small bowl of topping.
- Beat remaining topping from container into coconut-pecan mixture until well blended.
- Carefully spoon over chocolate filling; spread evenly.
- Carefully spread reserved 1/2 cup whipped topping over top; sprinkle with chopped candy bar.
- Refrigerate 1 hour, 30 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the pie will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the pie tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the pie in a water bath. This will help to prevent the crust from cracking and the filling from curdling.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will give the filling time to set and the flavors to meld.
- Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream. This will add a delicious and creamy touch.
Conclusion:
German chocolate pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is rich, decadent, and sure to please everyone at the table. With its combination of chocolate, coconut, and pecans, this pie is a true American treasure. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give German chocolate pie a try. You won't be disappointed.
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