Description
Pioneer woman german chocolate pie delivers a rich, indulgent dessert straight from classic American kitchens. Creamy chocolate filling and coconut-pecan topping create a nostalgic flavor profile you’ll savor with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 (14 oz/396 g) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsps salted butter
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pie crust round, slightly thawed
- all-purpose flour, for dusting
- extra chopped pecans for topping
- extra unsweetened shredded coconut for topping
- whipped cream for topping
- shaved chocolate for topping
Instructions
- Prep Station: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for streamlined baking and easy cleanup.
- Dough Arrangement: Roll out pie dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle, carefully transferring to a 9-inch pie pan. Trim and crimp edges for a polished appearance.
- Chocolate Foundation: Melt chocolate chips and butter in microwave using 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Filling Fusion: Whisk melted chocolate with eggs, then blend in sweetened condensed milk, kosher salt, and vanilla extract until perfectly combined.
- Texture Enhancement: Incorporate pecans and coconut into the chocolate mixture, ensuring even distribution for balanced flavor and texture.
- Baking Process: Pour filling into prepared crust, smoothing the surface. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes until top is set with a slight center jiggle.
- Cooling and Finishing: Allow pie to cool completely at room temperature for 2 hours. Before serving, top with whipped cream, extra pecans, coconut, and chocolate shavings for an elegant final touch.
Notes
- Prevent Pie Crust Shrinkage: Roll dough gently and avoid stretching when transferring to pan to maintain original shape and prevent crust from pulling away during baking.
- Master Chocolate Melting: Use microwave’s 50% power and short intervals to melt chocolate and butter smoothly, preventing scorching and ensuring glossy texture.
- Check Baking Doneness: Look for a set top with a slight wobble in the center, which indicates perfectly baked pie filling without overcooking.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow pie to cool completely at room temperature for 2 hours, enabling filling to set properly and achieve ideal slice-able consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg