Introduction
No-Bake German Chocolate Pie is everything you love about German chocolate cake—sweet chocolate, that iconic coconut-pecan topping,
and rich, buttery flavor—turned into an easy, chilled pie that requires zero oven time. It’s creamy, decadent, and perfect for
holidays, potlucks, summer gatherings, and those moments when you want a showstopper dessert without baking.
The “regulations” for a truly great no-bake pie are all about stability and texture. You want a filling that sets firmly enough to slice cleanly,
not one that turns soft or watery. That’s why we use a combination of cream cheese (for structure), pudding (for thick, smooth chocolate body),
and whipped topping or whipped cream (for airy lightness). Then we add a coconut-pecan topping that tastes like the classic—sweet, nutty,
and slightly caramel-like—without standing over a stove for ages.
This recipe gives you a dependable, crowd-friendly German chocolate pie that looks impressive and tastes like a bakery dessert.
Save it—because once you make it, it becomes a repeat request.
Ingredients
For the crust
1 (9-inch) chocolate cookie crust (Oreo-style) or graham cracker crust
For the no-bake chocolate filling
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 box (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 1/2 cups cold milk
8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed (or homemade whipped cream)
1/2 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate (optional, makes it extra rich)
Pinch of salt
For the coconut-pecan topping
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional garnish
Chocolate shavings
Extra toasted coconut
Whipped cream swirls
Ingredient notes: Cream cheese provides structure so the pie slices cleanly.
The condensed milk topping gives you that classic coconut-pecan sweetness without long cooking.
Instructions
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