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German Chocolate Pie – Easy No-Bake Dessert

Decadent no-bake German Chocolate Cream Pie layered with chocolate ganache, sweet coconut, and crunchy pecans in a graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1prepared graham cracker crust (9-inch)
  • 1 cupsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cupchopped pecans
  • 1(14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cupmilk chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cupheavy cream
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • Whipped cream, for garnish
  • Whole pecans, for topping

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium-low heat, lightly toast shredded coconut and chopped pecans until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, warm the sweetened condensed milk until slightly thickened (do not boil). Stir in half of the toasted coconut and pecans. Spread this mixture evenly into the bottom of the graham cracker crust.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and glossy. Stir in vanilla extract and salt. Pour the chocolate ganache evenly over the coconut-pecan layer.
  4. Top with the remaining toasted coconut and pecans.
  5. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until firm.
  6. Garnish with whipped cream and whole pecans before serving.

Notes

Toast coconut and pecans for deeper flavor.
Chill overnight for clean slices and best texture.
Swap crust with Oreo or almond flour crust for variations.
Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
Can be made 1–2 days in advance.

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