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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
pie crust
sweetened condensed milk
dark chocolate
unsweetened cocoa powder
eggs
vanilla extract
butter
shredded coconut
chopped pecans
sugar
salt

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

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Prepare the pie crust and place it in a pie dish.

3

Melt dark chocolate and butter together in a bowl over simmering water until smooth.

4

Remove from heat and stir in sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and sugar until combined.

5

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

6

Stir in vanilla extract and salt until fully incorporated.

7

Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans gently into the mixture.

8

Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared pie crust evenly.

9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the filling is set.

10

Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing.

11

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

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Also Known As

German Chocolate Cake PieChocolate Coconut Pie
Local Name: Deutsche Schokoladentorte

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