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No Bake German Chocolate Pie

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A rich and creamy no bake pie that captures the classic flavors of German chocolate cake with a coconut-pecan topping, perfect for make-ahead desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted
  • ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 9-inch graham cracker crust (pre-made or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread shredded coconut and chopped pecans evenly on a baking sheet. Toast for 5-7 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Warm gently over low heat, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in toasted coconut and pecans. Let cool.
  3. Place semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring well between each, until smooth and fully melted. Let cool slightly but not harden.
  4. In a large chilled mixing bowl, beat cold heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt, then continue whipping until medium to stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
  5. Fold about one-third of the whipped cream gently into the melted chocolate to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining whipped cream carefully to keep the mixture airy.
  6. Pour the chocolate filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Dollop the coconut-pecan topping evenly over the chocolate layer, gently pressing it down so it sticks but doesn’t sink.
  7. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to set. Before serving, let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes for easier slicing.

Notes

Fold whipped cream gently into chocolate to keep filling light and airy. Toast coconut and pecans to enhance flavor and crunch. Chill pie at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture and flavor. Let pie sit 10 minutes at room temperature before slicing for clean cuts.

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