Description
A rich and creamy no-bake pie with a velvety chocolate filling, toasted pecans, and chewy coconut that brings warmth and nostalgia to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter, press into pie pan and chill.
- Make the Filling: Beat softened cream cheese, add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt unsweetened chocolate in 30-second intervals until smooth and let cool slightly.
- Combine Everything: Fold whipped topping and melted chocolate into cream cheese mixture.
- Add Coconut and Pecans: Fold in toasted coconut and chopped pecans, reserving some for topping.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour filling into the chilled crust and sprinkle reserved coconut and pecans on top.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Slice and Share: Cut into generous slices and enjoy with loved ones.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free cookie crust. Feel free to substitute dairy-free cream cheese for a lactose-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate pie, no-bake dessert, German chocolate, family recipe