Here’s a rich, creamy, and indulgent No-Bake German Chocolate Pie—all the classic flavors of German chocolate cake in a pie, without turning on the oven.
🍫 No-Bake German Chocolate Pie
Serves: 6–8 | Prep: 15 min | Chill: 4 hrs
Ingredients
Crust
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1 ½ cups chocolate wafer crumbs (or crushed graham crackers)
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¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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½ cup chopped pecans
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
Optional Topping
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Extra toasted coconut and pecans
Instructions
1. Make the Crust
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Combine chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
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Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan.
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Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
2. Prepare the Filling
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In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until creamy.
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Fold in coconut and pecans.
3. Whip Cream
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In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
4. Assemble Pie
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Spoon filling into prepared crust and smooth the top.
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Chill at least 4 hours (or overnight) until firm.
5. Serve
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Optional: Sprinkle extra toasted coconut and pecans on top before serving.
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Slice and enjoy chilled.
Tips
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Extra richness: Swirl in 2–3 tbsp melted chocolate into the filling before folding in whipped cream.
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Make ahead: Can be made a day in advance—flavors meld beautifully.
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Nut-free version: Omit pecans or substitute with chopped chocolate or cocoa nibs.
This pie is creamy, coconutty, nutty, and chocolatey, giving you the classic German chocolate flavor without baking.
I can also give a mini individual no-bake version perfect for single servings or parties if you want.