Description
Sink your fork into German Chocolate Pie and discover a delightful desert where rich chocolate meets coconut-pecan magic. Creamy filling nestled in a buttery crust promises pure comfort with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Pie Base:
- 1 pre-made pie crust
Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat your oven precisely to 350°F and position the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring it’s centered and smooth.
- Combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup evaporated milk, and ½ cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes uniform and begins bubbling.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately add 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, stirring until they completely melt into a glossy chocolate base.
- Whisk 4 large egg yolks and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture, blending until the color becomes consistent and smooth.
- Fold 1 cup shredded coconut and 1 cup chopped pecans into the chocolate mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the filling.
- Gently pour the entire filling into the prepared pie crust, using a spatula to spread it evenly and eliminate any air pockets.
- Bake the pie for exactly 25-30 minutes, watching for a slightly set center that jiggles minimally when nudged.
- Transfer the pie to a cooling rack and let it rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to completely set.
Notes
- Tempering egg yolks slowly prevents scrambling and ensures a silky smooth filling texture.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the pie.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional pie crust with a nut-based or gluten-free graham cracker crust.
- Cool the pie completely at room temperature before refrigerating to help the filling set properly and maintain its rich consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg