Description

This no-bake German chocolate pie is a creamy, rich, and showstopping dessert that combines the iconic flavors of German chocolate cake—coconut, pecans, and chocolate—into one effortless treat. Perfect for easy dinners, birthday parties, or weekend food ideas, this pie is layered with a luscious caramel-coconut filling and glossy ganache, all nestled in a crisp prebaked crust. Ideal for anyone searching for quick dessert recipes, make-ahead sweets, or crowd-pleasing dinner ideas with a sweet twist.

Ingredients

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 9-inch prebaked pie crust

Instructions

1. Toast the coconut and pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Set aside.

2. In a saucepan, warm sweetened condensed milk with vanilla extract over low heat until smooth.

3. Remove from heat and stir in toasted coconut and pecans. Pour into the prebaked pie crust.

4. Chill the filled pie crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

5. Heat heavy cream until it simmers. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl.

6. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth to make ganache.

7. Spread ganache over the caramel-coconut filling evenly.

8. Garnish with extra toasted coconut and pecans.

9. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until fully set.

10. Slice and serve chilled for best texture and flavor.

Notes

For clean slices, warm your knife under hot water before cutting.

Chill overnight for even better texture and flavor balance.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 510
Sugar: 34g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 35mg

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