Dearest readers and eaters, thanks for joining me for Tasty Tuesday 08.2020. Who wants pie? Not any ole pie. I’m talking German sweet chocolate cream pie!! This was a summer bucket list activity that I tackled last week. And the results were met with rave reviews from my Princey-poo.
This is a quick recipe to make so grab your lederhosen and your apron and meet me in the kitchen. We can whip this baby up lickety split.
German Sweet Chocolate Cream Pie
German chocolate cake has been my long time favorite birthday cake flavor. This year in April, I baked a German chocolate cake for myself!! Can you say ‘happy birthday to me’?
One of the activities on my spring bucket list was to make a coconut cream pie just like my Grandma Bubby used to make. Found this recipe on Pinterest and shared it in a blog post, here. Another big hit with my PC.
When I came across this recipe for German sweet chocolate cream pie, I quick added making (and eating) it to my summer bucket list. And last Tuesday was the day. If you like German chocolate cake, you are going to want to try this pie.
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked deep-dish pie shell
- 4 ounces German sweet chocolate (sold in bars in the baking section of the grocery)
- ¼ cup butter
- 12 ounces evaporated milk NOT sweetened condensed milk (I used fat-free)
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/3 cup shredded coconut (I used a combination of sweetened and unsweetened coconut)
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- whipped cream or vanilla ice cream optional
Directions
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In medium saucepan, melt German chocolate with butter until smooth over medium heat
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Gradually add evaporated milk and blend with whisk.
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Add sugar, cornstarch, salt and stir until smooth.
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Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
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Add vanilla and beaten eggs stirring constantly so eggs do not scramble.
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Gradually blend in chocolate.
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Pour chocolate mixture into pie shell.
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Combine nuts and coconut.
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Sprinkle over chocolate filling.
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Bake at 375° for 45 to 50 minutes, watching to make sure coconut does not burn.
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Filling will be soft but will set while cooking.
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Cool at least 4 hours.
Serve plain or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. We just added a dollop of spray whipped cream.
Because this pie needs to chill for at least 4 hours, it is a make-ahead recipe. It can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
**I didn’t see this note when I made my pie and wondered why my coconut didn’t look beautifully toasted on top. Brenda at Meal Planning Magic suggests you may want to reserve some of the coconut topping to toast and add to the pie on the day of serving. Wish I had done this. I think my pie would have been prettier. But it couldn’t have been any tastier!
A Couple of Suggestions
This delicious pie is moist and chocolaty. And SWEET!! I used half unsweetened and half sweetened coconut flakes. Was afraid the unsweetened coconut would keep the pie from being moist. But it was plenty moist and plenty sweet. Next time, I will probably try using unsweetened coconut.
Thinking I could probably use Stevia for some of the sugar in the recipe, too. It’s that sweet!! And will remember to add some toasted coconut on top.
Your Turn
We savored every single coconut flake and calorie of this German sweet chocolate cream pie. It was kind of like a Mounds candy bar in a pie crust. Scrumptious. Hope you will consider giving it a try. And if you do, please let me know what you think!!
Have a quiet week, my friends! I am headed to Kentucky to check on my mom tomorrow, Wednesday. My sister is going with me. Had to scramble to change our plans with the impending hurricane moving toward Texas. We are choosing to go now in order to take advantage of the fact that Covid cases are on the decline (at least for today). Afraid if we wait until later in the fall, we will have increased Covid and our traditional flu to contend with.
Thank you for popping in for a visit.
Hugs and kisses,
Deb says
That sounds delicious - I rarely cook anything that uses coconut but this sounds like I need to add some to my next shopping list!
Have a good trip - I hope you find your mum well. I think you’re wise to go now while cases are low and before the seasonal ‘normal’ flu season begins!
Thank you, Deb. We had a good visit. Just wish we could have snuggled her. So hard.
I hope you have a wonderful visit with your mom and sister. This pie sounds amazing!! I rarely make anything with coconut as I am pretty much the only one that eats it but I was thinking this might be a nice dessert to make for Thanksgiving (if we have family with us this year). Pinned.
Yes, it would be a great treat for Thanksgiving. I will definitely make and EAT it again. Thank you for the sweet words about my mom. We had a good trip and are planning to try to get back up that way before Christmas.
Yummo!!!! Please send any leftovers my way!
Ha!! Happy to report we ate every calorie.
Kellyann Rohr says
Pinning this! I must make it, my mouth is watering. You are killing me with your wonderful pie recipes! Thank you for sharing my friend!
xo,
Kellyann
I think I remember your daddy liked German chocolate. Make this in his honor. Have a slice and send the rest home with your mom!!
Dara says
I don’t like coconut, which I’m guessing is a big part of the point of the pie! It looks good!
Ha!! You made me laugh. Yeah, lots of coconut. Probably ought to skip this one.
Ricky would think I’m the queen of the world if I made this for him!!!!
Ha!! You better get busy then, girl!!
Iris says
Sounds (and looks) absolutely delicious - I just don’t cook - and there’s only one of me here, so… I have to drool over yours.
Grace & Peace,Iris
http://www.IrisOriginalsRamblings.com
If you ever need a rich, sinful dessert, remember this one!!
Haha! I have that Let’s Stay Home towel and have had it in my kitchen lately! How appropriate, right!? This pie looks absolutely decadent! I just showed my hubby and now am pinning it for later! Yum!!
I am always a big fan of staying at home…but will probably never be as much a homebody after Covid. If there is ever an AFTER-Covid!! Decadent is a great word for this pi. It is so good but so sinful. Hope you will give it a try.
YUM! This chocoholic likes the looks of that 🙂
So good, Dee!!
OH, wow! Now this is a dessert! It looks SO good. Ahhh! I wish I had a slice right now. Enjoy time visiting your momma! 🙂
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Thank you for your sweet message. We had a good visit with Mom, just wish we could have hugged her and been in her apartment. Next time!!
Kristin says
That sounds and looks amazing! I don’t often make ‘cream’ pies but I think this might need to be on my list of pies to make. Pronto!
Good luck with your trip!!
xoxo
Thank you, friend. We had a great trip to see mom.
Jennifer Smith says
My hubbie loves German Chocolate Cake. And he loves pie - which I rarely make because my crusts are usually a fail. But this one sounds way too good to pass up. I think I will treat him to it this weekend!! If I don’t eat all the coconut first. I LOVE coconut!! Thanks for the recipe. Have a wonderful weekend!
I had to keep buying the coconut because I was eating it before I could get the pie made. The struggle is real! Hope you tried this recipe. It is truly delicious.
This looks so delicious!
Thank you. It was delish.
Jill says
This looks so delicious! I’m pinning! I think it might be the perfect dessert for our daughters back to college dinner later this week!
Jill - Doused in Pink
Hope you tried this pie. It is heavenly and sinful all at one time.
Oh Leslie, that looks amazing! I’m afraid I won’t be making it though as I’d be far too tempted to eat it all by myself. Good on you for ticking another item off your list. #mlstl
Thank you, Debbie. I have been making desserts a couple of times a month. We eat a serving then send the rest home with my daughter and her family for them to enjoy. Win Win.
Oh my that is so delicious sounding. Love coconut and chocolate….#mlstl
Oh, I hope you will try this German chocolate pie. It is worth every sinful bite.