German Chocolate Pecan Pie is inspired by the flavor of German Chocolate Cake. This decadent dessert is easy to make and only needs 10 minutes of prep!

German Chocolate Pecan Pie

German Chocolate Pecan Pie is a delicious dessert featuring the flavors and textures of chocolate, pecans and coconut. Your family and friends will love the flavor of this German Chocolate Cake inspired pie while you’ll love that it only takes 10 minutes to prep. This rich pie is perfect for any occasion including family meals, entertaining and pot lucks.

Here’s how to make it.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yields: 8-10 servings

Equipment Needed

• cookie sheet
• saucepan
• medium glass bowl
• whisk
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• cooling rack

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 2 1/2 cups chopped pecan
• 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1x 9-inch ready-to-bake pie crust

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the premade pie onto a cookie sheet.

Place the eggs into a medium bowl and whisk until combined.

Place the butter, salt and corn syrup into a medium saucepan and whisk until the butter is melted and the mixture is combined and smooth.

Remove the saucepan from the stove and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.

Gradually pour the corn syrup mixture into the eggs, consistently stirring until combined.

Fold in ½ cup chocolate chips, the chopped pecans and the coconut until combined.

Pour the other ½ cup of chocolate chips into the pie shell and spread evenly.

Pour the filling over the chocolate chips.

Place the pie into the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes.

Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.

Serve the pie with fresh whipped cream and mini chocolate chips.

Enjoy!