Description
Craving a show-stopping dessert that doesn’t require turning on the oven? This No-Bake German Chocolate Pie is your ultimate indulgence. It features a rich, velvety chocolate filling layered over a chocolate cookie crust, all crowned with a sweet, sticky coconut-pecan topping. Whether you need quick dessert ideas, a decadent treat for your next gathering, or just love a good chocolate fix — this easy recipe is a winner. It fits perfectly into your list of no-bake desserts, dinner ideas, or holiday food ideas, and is ideal as a quick make-ahead pie. Silky, nutty, chocolaty bliss in every bite!
Ingredients
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
12 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until fully mixed and moistened.
2. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, covering the bottom and sides. Chill for 30 minutes.
3. In a saucepan, heat cream and milk over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat.
4. Add chopped chocolate, sugar, salt, and vanilla to the hot cream. Let sit 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
5. Allow filling to cool slightly for 5–10 minutes, then pour into chilled crust and smooth the top.
6. Chill the pie for 2 hours until the chocolate layer is set.
7. In another saucepan, whisk together evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened, about 8–10 minutes.
8. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Let topping cool to room temperature.
9. Spoon the coconut-pecan topping over the chocolate filling and spread gently.
10. Chill the assembled pie for another 1–2 hours before serving.
11. Slice with a warm, dry knife for clean cuts. Serve chilled or slightly softened at room temperature.
12. Optional: garnish with extra toasted coconut or chopped pecans.
Notes
Let the pie chill fully for clean, firm slices and maximum flavor development.
Toast the pecans and coconut before mixing into the topping for added flavor.
Make the pie a day ahead for best results — it slices easier and tastes even better.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: no-bake dessert, german chocolate pie, chocolate pie, easy recipe, holiday dessert