German Chocolate Pie

With Oreo Cookie Crust, Creamy Chocolate Filling & Coconut-Pecan Topping

This pie is pure indulgence — crunchy chocolate crust, silky chocolate center, and that classic coconut-pecan topping inspired by traditional German chocolate cake.

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📝 Ingredients

🍪 Oreo Crust

• 24 Oreo cookies (with filling)
• 5 tablespoons melted butter

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🍫 Chocolate Filling

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whipped topping (or freshly whipped cream)

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🥥 Coconut-Pecan Topping

• ½ cup evaporated milk
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• ¼ cup butter
• ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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🥣 Instructions

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1️⃣ Make the Oreo Crust

1. Crush Oreos into fine crumbs (food processor or zip bag + rolling pin).
2. Mix with melted butter until evenly combined.
3. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish (bottom and sides).
4. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes to set.

(Optional: Bake at 350°F / 175°C for 8 minutes for a firmer crust, then cool completely.)

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2️⃣ Prepare the Chocolate Filling

1. Heat heavy cream until just simmering (do not boil).
2. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit 2–3 minutes.
3. Stir until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.
4. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
5. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; mix well.
6. Fold in melted chocolate mixture.
7. Gently fold in whipped topping until light and fluffy.

Spread evenly into chilled crust.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours to firm up.

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3️⃣ Make the Coconut-Pecan Topping

1. In a saucepan, whisk together evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 8–10 minutes).
3. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla.
5. Let cool until warm but spreadable.

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4️⃣ Assemble the Pie

• Spoon coconut-pecan topping over chilled chocolate filling.
• Spread gently to cover evenly.
• Refrigerate another 1–2 hours before serving.

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✨ Optional Garnish Ideas

• Chocolate shavings
• Drizzle of melted chocolate
• Extra toasted pecans
• Whipped cream rosettes

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🧊 Storage

• Keep refrigerated.
• Best within 3–4 days.
• Can be frozen (without topping) for up to 1 month.