German Chocolate Pecan Pie
Pecans are used in many different types of desserts and the go-to use for them is, of course, a Pecan Pie. And, I happen to have a great new recipe that id love for you to try. This German Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe is perfect to share with friends and family.
German Chocolate Pecan Pie
This Chocolate Pecan Pie is so delicious! This pie has a sweet chocolatey flavor with a blend of pecans for a nutty taste and texture. This recipe would be a great addition to a dessert buffet or a nice dessert to share with your loved ones. There are only a few ingredients and it’s super easy to prepare, so be sure to save this one!
There is just something about the flavors of pecan and chocolate together. They always just take a recipe to a whole new level; at least I think so anyway. If you love chocolate and pecans together, here are a few recipes that I think you will love. Like these Frosted Chocolate Pecan Cookies! These Pecan Pie Cupcakes are full of chocolate and bourbon! You will definitely want to make that recipe at your next party! If you are a fan of traditional holiday candy recipes like Turtle Clusters, then you definitely need to check out my recipe for them!
Ingredients
- Butter- Use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the recipe.
- Salt- The salt will help bring out the flavors in the pie.
- Eggs- Use eggs that are at room temperature.
- Light corn syrup- This will be an added sweetener to the recipe.
- Pecan- You will need them to be chopped.
- Coconut– You will need the shredded sweetened coconut.
- Chocolate chips– Semi-sweet chocolate chips work the best for this recipe.
- Pie crust- You can get a ready-made crust or make your own homemade pie crust.
How to Make a Chocolate Pecan Pie
Set the oven to 350 degrees and put the premade crust onto a sheet.
Add the eggs into a medium bowl and whisk until combine.
Add the butter, salt, and corn syrup into a medium saucepan and combine.
Whisk until melted and fully incorporated.
Take off the stove and let cool for about 5 minutes.
Slowly add in the corn syrup mixture into the egg mixture and stir regularly until combined.
Add in the chopped pecans, 1/2 c of chocolate chips, and coconut and fold to combine.
Add the other 1/2 c of chocolate chips into the pie crust and evenly spread.
Dump the filling over top of the chocolate chips in the pie crust.
Put into the oven for 35-45 minutes.
Let the pie cool and add fresh whipped cream and more mini chocolate chips on top.
Serve and enjoy!
What is the Difference Between Regular Chocolate and German Chocolate?
So, using German chocolate is a lot tastier for this Chocolate pie. Regular chocolate is a bit richer than German chocolate. German chocolate has a milder taste and lighter color compared to regular chocolate.
What Crust Should I Use With This Pie?
The best crust to use for this German chocolate pie is the one used in the recipe. It is a ready-made pie for a quicker and simpler process. If you have a favorite homemade pie crust recipe, you can definitely use that instead.
MORE CHOCOLATE PIE RECIPES
- Chocolate Sweet Potato Pie
- Chocolate Buttermilk Pie
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie
- Raspberry Chocolate Fudge Pie
German Chocolate Pecan Pie
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 C light corn syrup
- 2 1/2 C chopped pecan
- 3/4 C shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 C semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
- 1 - 9 in Ready-made pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place the premade pie onto a cookie sheet
- Using a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until combined
- Using a medium saucepan, combine the butter, salt, and corn syrup
- Whisk until the butter is melted and combined and smooth
- Remove from the stove and allow to cool for 5 minutes
- Gradually pour the corn syrup mixture into the eggs, consistently stirring until combined
- Fold in the chopped pecans, ½ C chocolate chips, and coconut until combined
- Pour the other ½ C of chocolate chips into the pie shell and spread evenly
- Pour the filling over the chocolate chips
- Place into the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes
- Allow the pie to cool completely before serving with fresh whipped cream and mini chocolate chips
- Enjoy!
