German Chocolate Brownie Pie #SundaySupper

German Chocolate Brownie Pie: A decadent fudgy brownie topped with the classic coconut and pecan German chocolate frosting!

German Chocolate Brownie Pie

It had been quite a while since I’d whipped up my Brownie Pie, a simple dessert composed of a rich brownie batter baked in a flaky pastry shell. To make it even easier, I decided to omit the crust and gild the lily with a topping of the classic German chocolate cake frosting.

I could probably eat a bowl of this caramelly coconut icing with bits of pecans. It’s heavenly, especially for coconut fans like me. I gave my coconut phobic husband permission to scrape off his topping with strict instructions to save it for me! I call this a win for me and a win for him.

A Treat for Friends

I brought this German Chocolate Brownie Pie to an intimate dinner party hosted by my food blogger friend, Kate of Kate’s Kitchen. I knew Kate was a coconut fan (she keeps tiny squares of my Mounds Bars in her freezer for those unrelenting cravings).

And, upon request, I baked a German chocolate cake for another one of the dinner guests, my dear friend, Pam,  on her birthday a few years back. So I knew this pie would be a hit with her (and me!). And it was!!!

Memories of My Dad, AKA the Dude

German chocolate anything reminds me of my dad. Known by family and friends as “the Dude,” he passed away two short months ago. Today, the Sunday Supper team is making Dad’s favorite recipes. My dad was a huge fan of steak, sushi, tacos…well, almost everything except his mom’s oxtail soup.  Every birthday, my mom would run to our local Randall’s grocery store and pick up their bakery German chocolate cake. It was a huge treat for the whole family.

And, even though my dad denied liking sweets, he would eat every crumb off his plate! I created these German chocolate brownies as a tribute to the man who showed me the value of education, altruism, loyalty to family, and unconditional love. Though I get teary as I remember him, I know he’s been reunited with my mom, his cherished wife of over 50 years, and they’re sharing a bottle of red wine and laughing. That’s the way I remember them both.

More of Dad’s Favorite Recipes:

Appetizers & Snacks:

• Best Popcorn Ever (with Nutritional Yeast!!) by The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Easy Homemade Pretzel Recipe by April Golightly
• Nana’s Pimento Cheese by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures

Beverage:

• Bourbon Sweet Tea Cocktail by Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Breakfast:

• Dad’s Favorite Blueberry Pancakes by Family Around The Table
• Steak & Egg Breakfast Skillet by Caroline’s Cooking

Condiments & Sauces:

• Beerinara by What Smells So Good?
• Homemade Refrigerator Pickle Relish by Renee’s Kitchen Adventures

Desserts:

• Apple Crisp by Ninja Baker
• Banana Berry Bread by Desserts Required
• Blackberry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream by Simple and Savory
• Black Bourbon Walnut Brownies with Maple-Candied Bacon by The Crumby Cupcake
• Blueberry Ice Cream Cookie Bars by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Cherry Garcia Bars by Pies and Plots
• Chocolate Marshmallow Cupcakes by Crazed Mom Lifestyle & Recipes
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Grumpy’s Honeybunch
• Coconut Cream Pie by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Tempura Strawberries by Baking Sense
• German Chocolate Brownie Pie by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Graham Cracker Chocolate Chunk No-Churn Ice Cream by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Grilled Fruit Kabobs with Fresh Whipped Cream by Helpful Homemade
• Peach Crumble Bars by The Finer Cookie
• Personal Banana Cream Pie by Food Lust People Love
• Strawberry Rhubarb Pie by The Chef Next Door
• Maizena Tamal by Basic N Delicious
• Mom’s Carrot Cake by Jennifer Cooks

Main Dishes:

• Bacon Patty Melts by Cookin’ Mimi
• BBQ Salmon Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing by PancakeWarriors
• Beef Shepherd’s Pie Casserole by Cooking Chat
• Buffalo Chicken Tacos by Palatable Pastime
• Carolina-Style BBQ Burger by The Redhead Baker
• Coffee-Rubbed Prime Rib Roast by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Fried Chicken by Tramplingrose
• Grilled Chicken and Beef Stir Fry by The Freshman Cook
• Grilled Filet Mignon with Zip Sauce by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Italian Sausage and Peppers by Monica’s Table
• Moroccan Preserved Lemon Chicken Tagine by Curious Cuisiniere
• Philly Style Slow Roasted Pork Sandwich with Broccoli Rabe and Provolone by The Hungry Goddess
• Sharp Cheddar and Crispy Onion Burgers with Horseradish Sauce by A Mind Full Mom
• Skillet Spaghetti and Meatballs by From Gate to Plate
• Spicy Fish Tacos with Garlic-Chive Aioli by Wholistic Woman
• Turkey Chorizo Burgers with Guacamole by Books n’ Cooks
• Vegetarian “Philly Cheesesteak” by Take A Bite Out of Boca
• Walnut Cauliflower Zucchini Boats by Beauty and the Beets

Side Dishes:

• Chipotle Lime Cole Slaw by Dizzy Busy and Hungry
• The Ultimate BLT Pasta Salad by Cooking with Carlee

Plus What Dad Really Wants for Father’s Day from Sunday Supper Movement

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German Chocolate Brownie Pie

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A brownie twist on the classic German chocolate cake.

• Author: Liz Berg
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

For Brownies::

• 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup (1 stick ) butter, cut into tablespoons
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup flour
• pinch of salt

For topping::

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Combine chocolate and the ½ cup of butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave using 30-second increments till chocolate is melted, stirring frequently. Mix in sugar and let cool for a couple minutes
3. Whisk in eggs and vanilla, then stir in flour and salt until just combined.
4. Pour into prepared pan and bake 40 minutes or till crust is brown and top of brownies is appears set. Cool to room temperature.
5. To make the topping, cook heavy cream, sugar, yolks, and butter over medium heat, stirring constantly till mixture starts to boil and thickens. Remove from heat and mix in coconut, pecans, and vanilla. Let rest till cools to room temperature, then spread over the top of the brownies.

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