This German chocolate brownie pie is a decadent dessert you’re sure to love. With all of the flavors of your favorite cake, but in brownie form, it’s will soon be your favorite dessert!
If you love brownies like I do, you should also try my favorite Homemade Brownies, Milky Way Brownies and Cookie Dough Brownie recipes.
Homemade Brownie Pie
There’s something about a German chocolate cake that I find irresistible. I’m constantly dreaming of that incredible chocolate and coconut combo when it comes time for dessert. It’s one of my absolute favorites!
What kind of German chocolate eater are you? Do you scrape the coconut topping off first? Or do you like to get the coconut and the chocolate together all in one big bite? I’m a scraper, hands down!
This German chocolate brownie pie only will only bring two thoughts to mind:
1. I need some milk. Now.
2. I. want. more.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For The Brownie Pie
- Pie crust
- Eggs
- Cocoa powder
- Sugar
- Vanilla
For The Coconut Topping
- Evaporated milk
- Brown sugar
- Butter
- Egg yolks
- Coconut
- Pecans
How To Make A German Chocolate Brownie Pie
Prep – Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees F. Then set your pie crust into a round baking dish.
Brownie Pie – Crack the eggs into a large bowl. Then, using an electric mixer, beat in the cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla until everything has blended completely together.
Cook – Pour the brownie pie batter into the crust. Then bake it for about 45 minutes, or just until the center of the pie is set.
Coconut Topping – Whisk together the milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolks in a medium saucepan while cooking it over medium heat. You’ll want to constantly be whisking the mixture until it is smooth, thick, and a golden brown color.
Final Touches – Remove the mixture from the heat and add the coconut and chopped pecans. Then mix everything together until they’re evenly distributed.
Assemble – Simply pour the coconut topping on the brownie pie and spread it evenly over the top. There you have it, a delicious German chocolate brownie pie.
Other Chocolate Dessert Recipes
- Homemade Chocolate Lava Cake
- Mexican Hot Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Toasted Coconut Chocolate Brownies
- Easiest Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes
German Chocolate Brownie Pie Recipe
Ingredients
Brownie Pie
- 1 pie crust, deep dish
- 7 eggs
- 1 cup cocoa powder, high-quality
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Coconut Topping
- 5 oz evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups coconut, sweetened & flaked
- 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
Brownie Pie
- Crack the eggs into a large bowl.
- With an electric mixer, beat in the cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla until well mixed.
- Pour into pie crust.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or just until the center of the pie is set.
Coconut Topping
- Over medium heat, whisk together the milk, sugar, butter, and egg yolks in a medium saucepan. Whisk constantly until smooth, thick, and golden brown.
- Remove from heat and add the coconut and pecans. Mix in with a rubber spatula.
Assembly
- Simply spread the coconut topping over the brownie pie.
- Cut into 16 slices to serve.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition
Other Notes
This post originally published on Somewhat Simple in September 2012 and updated in 2020.
These were insanely terrific, especially with that delicious “German Chocolate” coconut topping! I can’t wait to make it again! Totally bookmarking this!
Thanks Shelley!
This was unbelievable!! I love a good German chocolate cake but this was a fantastic way to mix it up.
I totally agree!
So crazy! I had all of the ingredients on hand to make this so I gave it a shot this afternoon and it turned out perfectly! Great recipe.
Thanks Erin!
I would like to make this for a German chocolate foodie, but I’m unsure if I should purchase sweetened or unsweetened cocoa. Can someone advise? Many thanks!
This sounds scrumptious! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Holy cow! Talk about decadent! I have no problem with decadent 🙂
This looks divine! But please tell me that I can cheat and make this with a packaged brownie mix! I just can’t do seven eggs for the brownie crust….What do you think? If not, I can just dream about how wonderful this is!
One recipe I have for this calls for flour in the brownie layer…this one does not! Is this correct?
I made this today and it was amazing! It’s definitely for the dark chocolate lover. 5 stars all around!
Just made this for my guy’s birthday treat. The tastes along the way were wonderful. Can’t wait to try he finished product later. Thanks for the post.
This sounds so good. Just today I was having a major coconut bake good craving, looks like the perfect solution!
Wow, is this LEGAL? This is one dessert I’d certainly make to take elsewhere. If made for home, I know my willpower wouldn’t hold up.
Want want want! I need a meet-and-greet with that frosting alone!