German Chocolate Pie

Name: German Chocolate Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Cuisine: German Desserts, German Recipes
Ingredients: 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches); 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut

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.

Ingredients

4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Directions

In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Gradually stir in chocolate mixture. Pour into pastry shell.
Combine pecans and coconut; sprinkle over filling. Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until puffed and browned.
Cool for 4 hours. Chill until serving (filling will become firm as it cools).

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 565 calories, 29g fat (14g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 272mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (55g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as German Chocolate Pie in Country Woman May/June 1994

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Staci

Nov 16, 2016

This is wonderful! You'll definitely need a deep dish pie shell. All my friends loved it; however, it was a bit sweet for me. I'll probably cut back on the sugar some the next time. Definitely a keeper!
OhBeeOne

Nov 5, 2016

My Mom gave me this recipe years ago. It is absolutely not a healthy treat but I only fix it for Thanksgiving and Christmas so I don't worry about it.I add extra coconut and nuts and make two pies at one time. SO GOOD!"
sstetzel

Sep 12, 2016

Llangley6 we use large eggs in the Test Kitchen. Note that it calls for a deep-dish pastry shell.
LLangley6

Sep 10, 2016

Wanting to try this. Has anyone else had a problem using large eggs?
lvarner

Mar 1, 2015

This is so good! I love this pie. It's got my favorite flavors of German chocolate cake in pie form (and I think it's much easier to make)!
bonniegray

Dec 2, 2014

Family favorite, been baking this pie for years
Grannyjennie

Jan 19, 2013

I've been looking for a recipe like this for a long time, finally found THE ONE! So very yummy, and actually very easy to make. Do use a deep dish pie plate and you won't have any messes!
Haman

Aug 24, 2012

Our son-in-law loves pie, so I try to make one for him often. This recipe has been in my file for years but never made it until yesterday. He an our daughter said it was really,really good and she asked for the recipe.
walpatpier

Jul 13, 2012

Loved this. I'm a big coconut & chocolate fan so this hit the spot. Can't wait to introduce the rest of my family to it. Definitely a keeper!
ChocolateQween13

May 6, 2009

I love this recipe, my family just had a fit over it! I also took it to work and my co- workers are driving me crazy over the recipe!!