If You Like German Chocolate Cake/You Will Love This Easy Dessert/OLD SCHOOL GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE

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.

Melt German chocolate and butter in the microwave until smooth.

Mix cornstarch and sugar together in a bowl.

Combine cornstarch mixture with evaporated milk and egg yolks in a pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and melted chocolate.

Pour the chocolate filling into the pre-baked pie crust.

Prepare the icing by combining evaporated milk, sugar, and butter in a pot and bringing it to a boil.

Temper the eggs with some of the hot liquid before adding them back to the pot.

Thicken the icing mixture, then stir in toasted coconut and pecans before pouring it over the pie.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens