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Monday, June 27, 2011

German Chocolate Cream Pie

German Chocolate isn’t really my cup of tea. However, the hubs and family love it! So when I came across a recipe for German Chocolate Cream Pie it was quickly bookmarked.


Finally, I was able to give it a try this past Father’s Day. It was rich, very rich, but well worth it!


Crust:

12 pecan shortbread cookies, broken into pieces
4 Nature Valley granola bars {2 pouches from 8.9oz box}, crushed {3/4 cup}
1/3 Cup butter, melted


Chocolate Filling:

2 oz. cream cheese {from 8 oz. package}, softened
¼ Cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
¼ Cup Hershey’s semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted, cooled
1 container {8oz} cool whip, thawed


Coconut-Pecan Filling:

1 container {15oz} Pillsbury Creamy Supreme Coconut Pecan Filling
2 oz. cream cheese {from 8oz. package}
1 tablespoon milk
1 8oz. cool whip, thawed



1.       In food processor or blender, process cookies and granola until fine crumbs form; pour into med. Bowl and stir in melted butter with fork, mix well. Press mixture in bottom of ungreased 9-8 inch pie plate. Place in freezer just until firm, about 10 minutes.

2.       Meanwhile, in med, bowl, beat 2 oz. cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon mil with an electric mixer on med. Speed until blended. On low speed, beat in melted chocolate chips. In small bowl, reserve ¼ cup cool whip for garnish. On med. Speed, beat reaming topping from container into chocolate mixture until well blended.

3.       Spread 1/3 cup of the frosting evenly in bottom of crust. Spoon chocolate filling into crust, carefully spread. Place pie in freezer while making next layer.

4.       In large bowl, beat 2 oz. cream cheese, 1 tablespoon milk with reaming frosting using electric mixer on med. Speed until well blended. Reserve another ¼ cup cool whip from 8 oz. tub in same small bowl. Beat remaining topping from container into coconut-pecan mixture until well blended. Carefully spoon over chocolate filling; spread evenly. Carefully spread reserved ½ Cup whipped topping over the top. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and chill overnight.



I will be linking up to these blogs today Tempt My Tummy - Tuesday at the Table - Tasty Tuesday - Home Sweet Home


9 comments:

  1. I so wish we could get cool whip over here easily.

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  2. Oooh, this sounds delish! Love German chocolate! :)

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  3. That looks amazing! I think I found you when I was blog hopping the DIY projects and found your daughter's amazing room transformation!

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  4. That sounds so good! And that crust sounds amazing...those are my favorite granola bars ever:)

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  5. I've got this one bookmarked - it looks wonderful!! I love the extra coconut pecan filling - yummo!

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  6. Wow! What a wonderful looking dessert. I love your picture :) Wednesdays I host a recipe swap and I'd love for you to come by and show off that delicious german chocolate pie. Have a blessed day!
    Katie

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  7. This looks so good. Would come over and share some of your recipes at my link party Cast Party Wednesday tomorrow?
    Thanks,
    I hope to see you there!

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  8. Oh my goodness. It's one in the morning, and I should be going to bed, but instead I'm looking at your delicious food and my stomach is grumbling - because, well, there's NOTHING better than chocolate! I (surprisingly!) have all the ingredients for this, and will totally be making it in the morning!

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  9. Oh my goodness! This looks SO good! I'm going to feature it Friday (and make it tomorrow, ha!). Thanks for sharing!
    Jen
    Scissors & Spatulas

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