Description
Indulgent German chocolate pie tantalizes taste buds with rich cocoa and coconut layers of pure bliss. Silky chocolate filling nestled in a flaky crust promises a delectable dessert you’ll savor down to the last delightful crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 9-inch pie crust
Chocolate and Dairy:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) evaporated milk
- 4 ounces (115 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar, packed
Baking and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (85 grams) sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped pecans
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft the chocolate base by gently melting chocolate with evaporated milk over medium heat, stirring until completely smooth and glossy.
- Whisk together sugars, eggs, butter, flour, vanilla, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a silky foundation for the decadent filling.
- Gradually incorporate the molten chocolate mixture into the egg blend, whisking continuously to ensure a uniform, velvety texture without lumps.
- Carefully transfer the liquid chocolate mixture into a prepared pie crust, ensuring an even distribution across the entire surface.
- Position the pie in a preheated oven at 375F (190C), allowing the filling to transform from liquid to a delicate, slightly puffy consistency over 35-40 minutes.
- While the pie bakes, craft the luxurious topping by combining evaporated milk, sugars, egg yolks, and butter in a saucepan over moderate heat.
- Continuously stir the topping mixture until it thickens to a rich, creamy consistency, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the topping from heat and fold in vanilla, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans, creating a luscious, textured coating.
- Once the pie has completely cooled, generously spread the coconut-pecan mixture across the surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of one hour to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
- Slice and serve chilled, optionally accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chocolate for a richer, more intense flavor that elevates the entire pie’s taste profile.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty depth and bring out a more complex, aromatic crunch in the topping.
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure smoother mixing and more consistent filling texture without lumps or streaks.
- Prevent pie crust from becoming soggy by brushing a thin layer of melted chocolate on the bottom before adding the filling, creating a protective barrier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg