Description
This exquisite fusion dessert marries the velvety soul of German chocolate cake with the rustic, nutty crunch of a classic Southern pecan pie. Featuring a crisp, cocoa-infused crust filled with a gooey custard base of melted chocolate, toasted pecans, and sweet coconut, this pie is a sophisticated treat perfect for any gathering. It offers a complex, harmonious balance of flavors and textures that feels like a warm embrace on a cool day.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
3 tablespoons cold water
3 ounces German chocolate, finely chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
Whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together; form into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Roll out dough and fit into a 9-inch pie dish; crimp edges and freeze for 10 minutes.
Melt 3 ounces of chocolate with 1 tablespoon of butter in a double boiler; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together corn syrup, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
Fold in the melted chocolate, pecans, and shredded coconut.
Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Ensure your butter is very cold to achieve a flaky crust. Toasting the pecans lightly in a dry pan before adding them to the filling can enhance their flavor. Store the pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg