Description
This No-Bake German Chocolate Pie is an easy and decadent dessert featuring a luscious cream cheese and German sweet chocolate filling mixed with coconut and pecans, all set in a chocolate cookie or graham cracker crust. Topped with caramel sauce and garnished with extra coconut and pecans, this pie offers a rich, creamy texture and classic Southern-inspired flavors without the need for baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 (6-ounce) chocolate cookie or graham cracker pie crust
Filling
- 1 (4-ounce) bar German sweet chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Topping
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- Additional shredded coconut, for garnish (optional)
- Additional chopped pecans, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped German sweet chocolate and whole milk. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Chocolate and Cream Cheese: Gradually mix the melted chocolate into the cream cheese until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Fold in Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the whipped topping to the chocolate cream cheese mixture until the filling is light and fluffy.
- Add Coconut and Pecans: Stir in the shredded coconut and chopped pecans evenly through the filling.
- Fill Pie Crust: Spoon the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Drizzle Caramel Sauce: Pour the caramel sauce over the top of the pie and gently swirl it into the filling with a knife or toothpick for a decorative effect.
- Garnish: Sprinkle additional shredded coconut and chopped pecans over the top if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or until the filling is fully set.
- Serve: Slice and serve chilled for a rich, creamy, and satisfying dessert.
Notes
- For a stronger chocolate flavor, substitute semi-sweet chocolate for the German sweet chocolate.
- This pie can be prepared up to 2 days in advance; keep it well covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Use a deep-dish pie plate to accommodate the rich filling comfortably.
- Allow the melted chocolate mixture to cool slightly before mixing with cream cheese to prevent curdling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg