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chocolate pecan pie with a slice removed to see the layers

German Chocolate Pecan Pie

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Decadent pecan pie with a german chocolate coconut twist! Tastes almost like a cookie but served as a pie! Perfect to wow your guests for any holiday dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 9 " pie (8-10 slices)
Calories 456
Author Jenuine Home

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup coconut flakes
  • 2/3 cup pecans diced
  • 1/2 cup halved pecans for decorative top
  • 9 " unbaked pie crust shell refrigerated store bought or fresh

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat eggs, sugar and salt for 2 minutes on high speed or until thick and has turned a light color.
  • Add flour, cooled/melted butter, vanilla, chocolate chips, coconut flakes and diced pecans and mix on low/medium speed until well combined.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pie crust. Spread evenly across the crust. Top the pie with pecan halves to make a decorative design.
  • Bake at 375F for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and lightly tent the top of pie with foil. Continue baking for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove pie and allow to cool on a rack for about an hour before serving. Serve with a dollop of homemade whipped cream, if desired.