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No-Bake German Chocolate Pie
Emily

No-Bake German Chocolate Pie

This No-Bake German Chocolate Pie delivers layers of creamy chocolate filling topped with a luscious coconut-pecan topping — all in a crunchy cookie crust. A decadent dessert that requires no oven!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed Oreo or graham crackers
  • 5 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for topping)
  • 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • refrigerator
  • 9-inch pie dish

Method
 

  1. Combine crushed cookies and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie dish and chill for 20 minutes.
  2. Melt chocolate and 1/4 cup of cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  3. Whip remaining cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into the cooled chocolate mixture.
  4. Spread the filling into the chilled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. For topping, heat sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, butter, and vanilla until thickened.
  6. Stir in coconut and pecans. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  7. Spread topping over the chocolate layer and chill for 1 more hour.
  8. Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your No-Bake German Chocolate Pie!

Notes

For a nut-free version, skip the pecans and add toasted coconut instead. You can use dark chocolate for a richer taste or graham crackers for a milder crust. Chill thoroughly for perfect slices.