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Easy No-Bake German Chocolate Pie

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Make this rich, creamy No-Bake German Chocolate Pie for an effortless dessert. It features a chocolate filling, pecans, and coconut topping in a pre-made crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9 inch) pre-made graham cracker or Oreo pie crust
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed (or equivalent amount of fresh whipped cream)
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pie crust according to package directions if needed, or use a store-bought pre-baked crust. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until the mixture thickens, about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until fully combined. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold the thickened chocolate pudding mixture into the cream cheese mixture until you have a uniform chocolate filling.
  6. Spread half of the coconut and pecans into the bottom of the prepared pie crust.
  7. Pour the chocolate filling evenly over the coconut-pecan layer in the crust.
  8. Top the pie filling with the remaining coconut and pecans.
  9. Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  10. Slice and serve cold.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, toast the coconut and pecans lightly before adding them to the pie layers.
  • You can substitute the graham cracker crust with a chocolate wafer crust for an extra chocolate punch.
  • This recipe is a great option for holiday gatherings when you want to avoid using the oven.

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