German Chocolate Pecan Pie

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Rich chocolate, sweet coconut, smooth filling and a nutty crunch all come together to make German Chocolate Pecan Pie a delightfully layered dessert. Add a dollop of homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for the most flavorful and decadent dessert you've ever tasted.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy chocolate pie, easy pecan pie, german chocolate pie

Servings:

Calories: 500kcal

Author: Jill

Equipment

Oven

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°F 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.

Notes

To Store: Wrap tightly or seal well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To Freeze: Wrap tightly in foil and keep in a double-zip freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let thaw fully in the fridge before serving. OR: Freeze before baking, then let thaw and bake as normal.

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