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No-Bake German Chocolate Pie Recipe for Easy Dinner Desserts

No-Bake German Chocolate Pie

A rich, creamy no-bake chocolate pie topped with classic coconut–pecan frosting, inspired by German chocolate cake but easier and completely oven-free.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups crushed Oreo or graham crackers
  • 5 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Make crust: Combine crushed cookies and melted butter. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  2. Prepare chocolate base: Melt chocolate chips with 1/4 cup of the cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  3. Fold in whipped cream: Whip the remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Fold gently into the cooled chocolate mixture until smooth.
  4. Fill pie: Spread chocolate filling evenly into the chilled crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
  5. Make topping: In a saucepan, heat sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5–7 minutes.
  6. Add mix-ins: Stir in shredded coconut and chopped pecans. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  7. Finish pie: Spread the cooled topping evenly over the chocolate layer. Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

For an extra touch, drizzle melted chocolate or caramel over the top before serving.