{"id":"bf582c53-d86c-43d1-a776-b861b8bd865f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/bf582c53-d86c-43d1-a776-b861b8bd865f","source_url":"https://bakerbynature.com/no-bake-german-chocolate-pie/","title":"No-Bake German Chocolate Pie","description":"An easy and indulgent recipe for No-Bake German Chocolate Pie.","servings":1,"servings_text":"1","prep_time":"PT30M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT225M","image_url":"https://bakerbynature.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/germanchocolatepie1-1-of-1-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"(1) package Oreo cookies, crushed into crumbs (see post for more info on this)","item":"(1) package Oreo cookies, crushed into crumbs","preparation":"see post for more info on this"},{"text":"8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":8,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"melted"},{"text":"16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped","item":"semi-sweet chocolate","quantity":16,"unit":"oz","preparation":"finely chopped"},{"text":"2 and 1/4 cups heavy cream","item":"and 1/4 cups heavy cream","quantity":2},{"text":"1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into cubes","item":"unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into cubes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1,"unit":"stick"}},{"text":"1/2 cup packed light brown sugar","item":"packed light brown sugar","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup half and half","item":"half and half","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 ounces SALTED butter, cut into tiny pieces","item":"SALTED butter, cut into tiny pieces","quantity":2,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"2 large egg yolks","item":"large egg yolks","quantity":2},{"text":"(1) 7 oz bag sweetened shredded coconut","item":"(1) 7 oz bag sweetened shredded coconut"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 cup pecans, chopped","item":"pecans","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large bowl combine Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter, mix well to combine. Press the crust into a 9\" pie plate, pressing it in the middle and up the sides. Place crust in the freezer for 30 minutes.","section":"For the Oreo Cookie Crust:"},{"number":2,"text":"Add chopped chocolate to a large heatproof bowl; set aside.","section":"For the Chocolate Ganache Filling:"},{"number":3,"text":"In a small saucepan over medium-heat, bring the cream to a low simmer then remove from hear. Pour the warm cream on top of the chopped chocolate and set aside for 1 minute. Using a whisk, stir the chocolate and cream together, whisking until the the melted chocolate and cream are completely combined; about 2 minutes.","section":"For the Chocolate Ganache Filling:"},{"number":4,"text":"Add in the butter and use a spatula to stir until the butter is completely melted.","section":"For the Chocolate Ganache Filling:"},{"number":5,"text":"Pour into chilled crust and place in the refrigerator to chill for least 2 hours.","section":"For the Chocolate Ganache Filling:"},{"number":6,"text":"In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, half and half and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat.","section":"For the German Chocolate Topping:"},{"number":7,"text":"Place egg yolks in a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot cream mixture into the yolks to temper the mixture, then return everything to the pan, whisking constantly.","section":"For the German Chocolate Topping:"},{"number":8,"text":"Cook 2-3 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly; the mixture will thicken during this time. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut and vanilla; cool 15 minutes.","section":"For the German Chocolate Topping:"},{"number":9,"text":"Remove pie from the refrigerator and spoon the mixture over chocolate filling, then sprinkle with pecans.","section":"For the German Chocolate Topping:"},{"number":10,"text":"Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into slices and serving.","section":"For the German Chocolate Topping:"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:53:56.173364+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:53:56.173364+00:00"}