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🌍Authentic German recipe from a Germany-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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German Chocolate Pie

Cultural Context

German Chocolate Pie, despite its name, is an American creation, inspired by German chocolate cake, which features layers of chocolate, coconut, and pecans. This pie combines those beloved flavors into a single dessert, often enjoyed during celebrations and holidays. The dish has gained popularity beyond its origins, with variations appearing in bakeries worldwide, showcasing the universal appeal of chocolate and coconut.

German-AmericanDEdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
400g Zartbitterkuvertüre
400g Sahne
100g Schmand
280g Zucker
1 Pck Vanillezucker
120g starken Kaffee
120g Milch
110g Butter
250g Mehl
2 Eier
2 TL Backpulver
1 Prise Salz

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk provides a dairy-free option while maintaining creaminess.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Chocolate chips are often more accessible and easier to melt.

shredded coconut

🥗Healthier: unsweetened shredded coconut

💰Cheaper: coconut flakes

Unsweetened coconut reduces sugar content.

chopped pecans

🥗Healthier: chopped walnuts

💰Cheaper: chopped peanuts

Walnuts and peanuts are often less expensive alternatives.

1

Prepare the ganache by melting the dark chocolate (Zartbitterkuvertüre) with cream (Sahne) and adding sour cream (Schmand).

2

In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, vanilla sugar, coffee (or milk), milk, and butter until well mixed.

3

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

4

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.

5

Pour the batter into a 20-22cm cake pan and bake at 165°C for about 40-45 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.

Cooking Techniques

meltingmixingfoldingbaking

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Allergens

nutsdairygluten

Also Known As

German Chocolate Cake PieChocolate Coconut Pie
Local Name: Deutsche Schokoladentorte

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