No-Bake German Chocolate Pie

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No-Bake German Chocolate Pie

🧾 Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 chocolate cookie crust (store-bought or homemade)

Chocolate Filling

  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 (3.9 oz) box chocolate instant pudding mix
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened

German Chocolate Topping

  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the filling

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add condensed milk and mix well.
  3. Add pudding mix and milk; beat until thick.
  4. Whip in heavy cream until light and fluffy.
  5. Spread filling evenly into the crust.

2. Prepare coconut-pecan topping

  1. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter.
  2. Stir in condensed milk and egg yolk.
  3. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
  5. Let cool slightly.

3. Assemble

  • Spoon topping over chocolate filling.
  • Smooth gently.

4. Chill

  • Refrigerate 4 hours (or overnight) until set.

🍽️ Serving Tips

  • Top with chocolate shavings or drizzle
  • Add whipped cream swirls
  • Best served cold and firm

🔁 Shortcuts & Variations

  • Ultra-easy: Use store-bought German chocolate frosting
  • Extra chocolate: Add mini chocolate chips to filling
  • No egg: Use caramel sauce + coconut + pecans
  • Nut-free: Skip pecans, add toasted oats

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