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No-Bake German Chocolate Pie

A creamy no-bake chocolate pie topped with classic coconut-pecan frosting.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling
  • 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup whipped topping
Topping
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Mix cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter and press into a pie plate. Chill.
  2. Whisk pudding mix with milk until thick. Fold in whipped topping.
  3. Spread filling into crust and refrigerate.
  4. Cook butter, brown sugar, and evaporated milk until thickened.
  5. Stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla. Cool slightly.
  6. Spread topping over pie and chill at least 4 hours.

Notes

Chill overnight for best slicing and flavor.