Here’s a delicious and easy No-Bake German Chocolate Pie recipe that combines the classic flavors of German chocolate cake—rich chocolate, coconut, and pecans—into a creamy, no-fuss pie.
🥧 No-Bake German Chocolate Pie
Ingredients:
For the crust:
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or chocolate cookie crumbs)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
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1 (4 oz) bar German’s sweet chocolate (or semi-sweet chocolate), chopped
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½ cup whole milk
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1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
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1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
For the topping:
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¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
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½ cup chopped pecans
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½ cup evaporated milk
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
🧑🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the crust:
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In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
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Press mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
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Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set.
2. Prepare the filling:
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In a small saucepan, combine chopped chocolate and milk over low heat. Stir constantly until melted and smooth.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
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Gradually beat in the melted chocolate mixture until combined.
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Fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
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Spread the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top.
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Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
3. Make the topping:
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, and a pinch of salt.
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Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a gentle boil.
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Remove from heat and stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla.
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Cool mixture slightly before spreading it evenly over the chilled pie.
4. Chill and serve:
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Return the pie to the fridge for another 30 minutes or until the topping is set.
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Slice and serve chilled.
