Description
A rich and indulgent dessert with deep chocolate, buttery pecans, and creamy coconut.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup German sweet chocolate or high-quality semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 pie crust, homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a pie dish. Prick the bottom with a fork to avoid bubbling. Pre-bake for 10 minutes.
- In a double boiler or microwave, melt the German chocolate and butter together until smooth and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, beaten eggs, and cooled chocolate mixture. Mix well.
- Fold in shredded coconut and toasted pecans.
- Pour the mixture into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the filling is set and the top is slightly puffed.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Allow the pie to cool fully to achieve the perfect texture. Monitor baking time closely to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: German Chocolate Pie, dessert, holiday dessert, chocolate pie, family recipe