Best 20 German Chocolate Pie Recipes

GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the 1/3 cup sugar and the cornstarch. Stir in the milk, chocolate, and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine. Cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
• Gradually stir about 1 cup of mixture into egg yolks. Return mixture to saucepan; bring to boiling. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Stir in vanilla.
• Turn the hot pie filling into the baked pie shell.
• In another saucepan, combine the beaten egg, evaporated milk, the 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup butter or margarine. Cook and stir over medium heat just till the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Stir in the coconut and pecans.
• Spread the pecan mixture evenly over the chocolate filling. Cool the pie on a wire rack; chill thoroughly.

COCONUT-PECAN GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in lard until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice., Bake 11-13 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned. Remove foil and weights; bake 6-8 minutes longer or until light brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°., In a microwave, melt chocolates in a large bowl; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Whisk in milk, egg yolks and vanilla; stir in pecans. Pour into crust. Bake 16-19 minutes or until set. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Cook 2-3 minutes or until mixture thickens and a thermometer reads 160°, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and vanilla; cool 10 minutes., Pour over filling; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate 4 hours or until cold.

GERMAN SWEET CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Microwave chocolate and 2 tablespoons of the milk in large microwave-safe bowl on HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring halfway through heating time. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.
• Beat in cream cheese, sugar, and remaining milk with wire whisk until blended. Refrigerate 10 minutes. Gently fold in 3 1/2 cups of the whipped topping until no streaks remain. Spoon into crust.
• Freeze pie 4 hours. Before cutting pie, let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Serve with remaining whipped topping. Store pie in freezer.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. 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. Remove from heat; gradually stir in milk.
• 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. Add chocolate-egg yolk mixture to cornstarch mixture, stirring with whisk. Pour filling into crust-lined plate.
• In small bowl, mix coconut and pecans; sprinkle over filling.
• Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until puffed and almost set. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 4 hours.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Gradually add milk; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Gradually stir in chocolate mixture. Pour into crust. Combine pecans and coconut; sprinkle over filling. , Bake until puffed and browned, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 4 hours. Refrigerate until serving (filling will become firm as it cools).

CONTEST-WINNING GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge., Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake until golden brown, 4-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. In a small heavy saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in whole milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate mixture. Pour into crust., For topping, in a small saucepan, combine evaporated milk, sugar and butter. Cook and stir until butter is melted and mixture just comes to a boil. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and pecans. Pour over filling., Cool pie 30 minutes on a wire rack. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, at least 3 hours.

LUBY'S GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large bowl combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch and cocoa. Add water and melted butter whisk until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each one. Add the milk and beat until well blended. Stir in the coconut, pecans and vanilla. Pour batter into the pie shell.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until firm.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE ANGEL PIE II

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and salt and beat until whites stand in soft peaks. Add sugar gradually and beat until very stiff. Fold in chopped nuts and 1 teaspoon. vanilla. Turn the meringue into a buttered 9 inch pie plate. Spread over bottom and sides of plate, building up the sides 1/2 inch above the edge of the plate. Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Cool.
• In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in coffee.
• In a large bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks. Whisk in vanilla. Fold 1/3 of the cream into the melted chocolate, then fold the chocolate mixture back into the whipped cream until no streaks remain. Work quickly to prevent the chocolate from seizing up. Spoon mixture into meringue shell. Chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk the corn syrup, eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla together in a mixing bowl until light-colored and well blended. Stir in the pecans and coconut. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the bottom of the prepared pie crust. Pour the corn syrup mixture over the chocolate chips.
• Bake in preheated oven until top is set, 55 to 60 minutes. Cool completely on a rack before serving, about 2 hours.

COCONUT-PECAN GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Mix flour and salt in a small bowl . . . blend lard in until crumbly. Add ice water gradually, toss until dough holds together. Shape into a disk and refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight wrapped in plastic wrap.
• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle on a lightly floured surface. Transfer dough to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 inches beyond rim of plate and flute edge. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of foil and fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice.
• Bake 11-13 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned. Remove foil and weights . . . bake 6-8 minutes longer or until light brown. Cool on a wire rack.
• Reduce oven setting to 350°.
• Melt chocolates in a large bowl in the microwave and stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Whisk in milk, egg yolks and vanilla until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour into crust.
• Bake 16-19 minutes or until set.
• Cool 1 hour on a wire rack.
• Meanwhile . . . combine brown sugar, cream and butter in a small heavy saucepan. On medium heat, bring to a boil, while stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat.
• Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks in a small bowl. Return all to pan and whisk constantly, cook 2-3 minutes or until mixture thickens and a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and vanilla; cool 10 minutes.
• Pour over filling; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate 4 hours or until cold.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine sugar, baking cocoa, and flour in a bowl, mixing well. Add beaten egg, evaporated milk, and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in pecans and coconut. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes, or until set.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE ANGEL PIE I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease one 8-inch pie pan.
• Beat the egg whites, salt, and cream of tartar together until foamy. Gradually beat in the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the vanilla. Beat on high speed until stiff and glossy. Fold in the chopped pecans. Spoon meringue into the prepared pan, forming a slight nest.
• Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool completely.
• While the crust is baking, melt the German chocolate with the water. Let cool until thickened. Stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
• Whip the whipping cream and fold into the cooled chocolate mixture. Pile into the cooled pie shell and chill.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with heavy-duty foil, extending foil 2 to 3 inches over 2 opposite sides of pan. Spray foil with cooking spray.
• In food processor, place flour, powdered sugar, 3/4 cup butter and the cocoa. Cover; process with quick on-and-off pulses until consistency of coarse meal. Press in bottom and 3/4 inch up sides of pan.
• Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle chocolate chips over crust. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 30 minutes.
• In medium bowl, mix brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter and the eggs with whisk until smooth. Stir in coconut and pecans. Spoon over crust. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and set. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Refrigerate 1 hour. Use foil to lift out of pan onto cutting board. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over low heat, cook the chocolate and milk until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in chocolate mixture. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust. Freeze until firm. May be frozen for up to 3 months., Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped topping, mint and chocolate dessert decorations if desired.

YUMMY GERMAN CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°.
• 2. Arrange pecans in a single layer of a shallow baking pan. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Stir halfway through baking.
• 3. Line bottom and sides of a 9"x 13" baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on two short sides. Grease foil.
• 4. Whisk together flour, confectioners' sugar, and cocoa. Add cold butter, and combine with a pastry blender* until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press mixture into bottom and about 3/4-inch up sides of prepared pan.
• 5. Bake crust for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over crust. Allow to cool on a wire rack at least 30 minutes.
• 6. Place eggs in a large mixing bowl, and beat lightly. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter. Whisk together until smooth. Stir in coconut and pecans. Pour evenly over partially baked crust.
• 7. Bake 28-34 minutes, or until edges are golden and filling has set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Then, refrigerate for an hour.
• 8. Using foil overhang, lift bars from pan and place on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut into bars.

GERMAN'S SWEET CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• Microwave chocolate and 2 Tbsp of the milk in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 minute. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
• Add cream cheese, sugar and remaining milk; beat with wire whisk until well blended.
• Refrigerate about 10 minutes to cool. Gently stir in whipped topping until well blended. Spoon into crust.
• Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Garnish as desired. Let pie stand at room temperature or in refrigerator about 15 minutes before serving for easier cutting.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl mix together the sugar, cocoa, and salt.
• Beat in the evaporated milk, eggs, melted butter and vanilla until well incorporated.
• Stir in the coconut and pecans.
• Pour into the unbaked pie shells and bake for 1 hour, up to 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and cool on wire racks for 1 hour.
• Place pies in the fridge and chill well.

FROZEN GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat chocolate and 2 tablespoons milk over low heat, stirring until chocolate is melted. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add melted chocolate and remaining milk; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into crust and freeze until firm.

COCONUT-PECAN GERMAN CHOCOLATE PIE

Steps:

• 1. Roll dough to a 1/8-in. thickness in a circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim and flute. Line unpricked pastry with foil. Fill with pie weights. Bake in a preheated 400º oven for 12 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 6-8 minutes or until light brown. Cool. Reduce oven setting to 350º.
• 2. Melt chocolates; cool slightly.
• 3. Whisk in milk, yolks and vanilla; stir in pecans.
• 4. Pour into crust. Bake 16-19 minutes or until set. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack.
• 5. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat.
• 6. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into yolks; return to pan, whisking constantly. Cook and stir 3 minutes or until thickened and a thermometer reads 160º. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and vanilla; cool 10 minutes.
• 7. Pour over filling; sprinkle with pecans. Chill 4 hours or until cold.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE

Steps:

• In food processor or blender, process cookies and granola bars with on-and-off motions until fine crumbs form; pour into medium bowl.
• Stir in melted butter with fork until well mixed.
• Press mixture in bottom and up side of ungreased 9- or 8-inch glass or metal pie plate.
• Place in freezer just until firm, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat 2 ounces cream cheese, the powdered sugar and 1 T milk with electric mixer on medium speed until blended.
• On low speed, beat in melted chocolate chips.
• In small bowl, reserve 1/4 cup whipped topping from 8-ounce container for garnish.
• On medium speed, beat remaining topping from container into chocolate mixture until well blended.
• Spread 1/3 cup of the frosting evenly in bottom of crust.
• Spoon chocolate filling into crust; carefully spread.
• Place pie in freezer while making next layer.
• In large bowl, beat 2 ounces cream cheese, 1 T milk and remaining frosting with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
• Reserve another 1/4 cup whipped topping from 8 ounce container in same small bowl of topping.
• Beat remaining topping from container into coconut-pecan mixture until well blended.
• Carefully spoon over chocolate filling; spread evenly.
• Carefully spread reserved 1/2 cup whipped topping over top; sprinkle with chopped candy bar.
• Refrigerate 1 hour, 30 minutes before serving.