No-Bake German Chocolate Pie

A silky chocolate filling layered with coconut-pecan goodness, all inside a buttery cookie crust — and zero baking required!

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate graham crackers or Oreos
  • 6 tbsp melted butter

For the Chocolate Filling

  • 1 (4 oz) bar German chocolate, melted
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip or whipped topping

For the Coconut-Pecan Topping

  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

1. Make the Crust

  • Combine crushed cookies with melted butter.
  • Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Refrigerate while making the filling.

2. Prepare the Chocolate Filling

  1. Melt the German chocolate + chocolate chips together (microwave in 20-second intervals).
  2. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Add powdered sugar + vanilla and beat again.
  4. Add the melted chocolate mixture and blend until creamy.
  5. Fold in the Cool Whip gently to keep it light and fluffy.
  6. Pour into the chilled crust.

3. Make the Coconut–Pecan Topping

  • In a bowl, mix:
    • Shredded coconut
    • Chopped pecans
    • Caramel sauce
  • Spoon evenly over the chocolate layer.

4. Chill

  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best texture.

Serving Tips

  • Drizzle with extra caramel before serving
  • Top with whipped cream
  • Add chocolate curls or pecan halves for decoration

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