German Chocolate Pie

On Thanksgiving we reflect on what’s important and we give thanks for so many blessings. My parents always celebrated Thanksgiving with gratitude and a house filled with family and yummy desserts. My mother loved coconut and my father liked chocolate, so this recipe for German Chocolate Pie made everyone happy.

When we were kids, my mother taught us to say a prayer before meals. It was short and concise and I am sure many of you will recognize it. It went like this, “God is good, God is great. Thank you for our food, Amen.” We repeated this for years at every meal and now I realize that it was important to her because she wanted to make sure we were thankful for our food, for our home, for each other and, above all, we were thankful for God. So, on Thanksgiving I think of her and my father and I am thankful for their love and for the values they instilled in us as we were growing up.

German Chocolate Pie is a dessert that everyone loves for the holidays! A buttery crust with a dreamy chocolate, coconut and pecan filling. It takes less than an hour to make it, and results in one of the best holiday desserts for your Thanksgiving table.

German Chocolate Pie Recipe

What’s needed?

• 1 refrigerated pie crust

For Chocolate Filling:

• 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 1 -14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Pecan Topping:

• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, divided

How to make German Chocolate Pie?

• Prepare the pie crust according to package instructions. Bake at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes in a 9-inch pie plate.
• In a microwaveable bowl, melt the chocolate, stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Whisk in milk, egg yolks and vanilla. Pour into the crust. Bake 17-19 minutes or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack.
• In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat and stir to dissolve the sugar. Remove pan from the heat.
• In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg yolks, return all to the pan, whisking constantly. Cook 2-3 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut, 1/4 cup pecans, and vanilla. Pour the topping over the pie. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup pecans over the topping. Refrigerate until pie is cold, at least one hour. Recipe makes 12 servings.

I like to serve this delicious German Chocolate Pie with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream. It goes so well with the chocolate and pecans in this yummy dessert.

Whether you are celebrating with a crowd or just a few, enjoy your time together and remember to reflect on what makes you most thankful. This dessert could be at the top of your list!

For more delicious pies, check out these dessert recipes:

• Homemade Pie Dough
• Mini Pumpkin Pies
• Easy Apple Hand Pies
• Root Beer Float Pie