No-Bake German Chocolate Pie

 

Ingredients

Crust

1 prepared chocolate cookie or Oreo pie crust

Filling

8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1½ cups whipped topping (or whipped cream)

German Chocolate Topping

½ cup evaporated milk

½ cup brown sugar

2 egg yolks

¼ cup unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

¾ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

German Chocolate Topping:

In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, and butter. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick (about 8–10 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool completely.

Filling:

Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.

Assemble:

Spread cream cheese filling into the crust. Spoon cooled German chocolate topping evenly over the top.

Chill:

Refrigerate 4 hours or until set.