Fudgy Crustless German Chocolate Pie
📜 Collection: General Archive | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A rich and decadent crustless pie that bakes up like a fudgy brownie in a pie pan. Loaded with German sweet chocolate and pecans, this dessert is incredibly easy and delicious.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | One 9-inch pie |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 9-inch pie pan
- Small saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Wire rack
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 squares | German Sweet Chocolate | one 4-oz bar |
| 1 stick | Oleo or Butter | 1/2 cup |
| 1 cup | Sugar | Granulated |
| 1/2 cup | Flour | All-purpose |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla | Extract |
| 3 | Eggs | Whole |
| 1 cup | Pecans | Chopped |
Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Melt
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
- In a small saucepan, melt the 8 squares German Sweet Chocolate and 1 stick oleo or butter together until smooth and set aside to cool slightly.
Step 2: Mix and Bake
- In a separate bowl, mix the 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 3 eggs.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until combined.
- Fold in the chopped 1 cup pecans.
- Pour the batter into the greased pie pan and bake for exactly 30 minutes until the center looks slightly unset for a dense, fudgy texture.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving; the pie will set as it cools.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store sealed in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and serve chilled or at room temperature.
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