German Chocolate Fudge Pie
A rich, brownie-like pie filling is topped with a traditional German chocolate frosting in this decadent chocolate pie that's loaded with pecans and coconut.
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 603kcal
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 egg yolks lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl combine melted butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs until well blended. Stir in flour, and cocoa until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center no longer jiggles and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting by stirring together the condensed milk, egg yolks, and butter in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until thick and bubbly.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, coconut, pecans and a pinch of salt. Cool completely before spreading over pie.
- If desired serve pie topped with chocolate fudge sauce and/or pecan halves for garnish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 290mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 33g