German Chocolate Pie

Health score
7%
German Chocolate Pie
310 min.
10
603kcal

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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of a classic German Chocolate Pie, a dessert that promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. This pie is a delightful twist on the traditional German chocolate cake, combining the lusciousness of sweet baking chocolate with the nutty crunch of pecans and the tropical sweetness of flaked coconut. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying.

With a preparation time of just over five hours, this pie allows for a leisurely cooking experience, making it an ideal choice for a weekend gathering or a special celebration. The buttery, flaky crust serves as the perfect base for the creamy chocolate filling, which is enriched with egg yolks and a hint of almond extract, creating a symphony of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

As you bake this pie, your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of melting chocolate and toasted coconut, setting the stage for a memorable dessert experience. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this German Chocolate Pie is a delightful project that will leave you with a sense of accomplishment and a delicious treat to share. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will be the star of your next gathering!

Ingredients

  • 14.1 oz pie crust dough refrigerated softened (2 Count)
  • oz baker's chocolate sweet chopped
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 12 oz evaporated milk canned
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  •  egg yolk 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
  • cup coconut flakes flaked
  • cup pecans chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie. In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate and butter over medium-low heat until melted and mixture can be stirred smooth.
  3. Remove from heat; gradually stir in milk.
  4. In medium bowl, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt. In small bowl, mix egg yolks, vanilla and almond extract. Gradually add chocolate mixture to egg mixture, stirring with wire whisk.
  5. Add chocolate-egg yolk mixture to cornstarch mixture, stirring with whisk.
  6. Pour filling into crust-lined plate.
  7. In small bowl, mix coconut and pecans; sprinkle over filling.
  8. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until puffed and almost set. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories603kcal
Protein5.72%
Fat55.35%
Carbs38.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.01
Glycemic Load
20.99
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.087825801062%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.17mg
Delphinidin
0.79mg
Catechin
8.08mg
Epigallocatechin
0.61mg
Epicatechin
16.17mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:603.28kcal
30.16%
Fat:38.83g
59.74%
Saturated Fat:15.66g
97.9%
Carbohydrates:61.45g
20.48%
Net Carbohydrates:56.12g
20.41%
Sugar:34.59g
38.44%
Cholesterol:87.63mg
29.21%
Sodium:291.93mg
12.69%
Alcohol:0.1g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Caffeine:9.07mg
3.02%
Protein:9.03g
18.05%
Manganese:1.38mg
69.09%
Copper:0.61mg
30.46%
Phosphorus:220.51mg
22.05%
Iron:3.85mg
21.42%
Fiber:5.33g
21.31%
Magnesium:72.7mg
18.17%
Zinc:2.37mg
15.79%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.53%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.03%
Selenium:10.22µg
14.6%
Calcium:129.05mg
12.91%
Folate:47.61µg
11.9%
Potassium:338.15mg
9.66%
Vitamin A:394.63IU
7.89%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.8%
Vitamin B3:1.48mg
7.41%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.71%
Vitamin E:0.84mg
5.57%
Vitamin K:4.68µg
4.46%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.34%
Vitamin D:0.42µg
2.82%
Vitamin C:0.91mg
1.1%