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
German Chocolate Brownie Pie
A brownie twist on the classic German chocolate cake.
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
- Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
- 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
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla, then stir in flour and salt until just combined.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake 40 minutes or till crust is brown and top of brownies is appears set. Cool to room temperature.
- 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.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Amount Per Serving | As Served |
| Calories 558kcal Calories from fat 322 | |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat 21g | 105% |
| Transfat 1g | |
| Cholesterol 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium 66mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate 59g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
| Sugars 47g | |
| Protein 5g | |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g |
| Sat Fat | Less than | 25g |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | |
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Great photos of your Dad. These brownies look devine – the coconut topping would be so good.
Yes please:@) Love that topping!
Love those photos of your parents, Liz…I almost got teary eyed reading your heartfelt account…Bet he and your mother are toasting all your wonderful success from Heaven..Bet they’re super proud too that they raised such a kindhearted daughter.
Ps. Bravo for your win-win arrangement with Bill…David and I have a similar arrangement when it comes to desserts with whipped cream =)
Love the photos of your dad – a wonderful glimpse into a life that was surely well lived.
I always wanted to try German chocolate pie! Looks really rich and delicious!
Liz, I am visiting my Dad this week and this is his all time favorite cake and brownie combined! I must make for him!
What a heartfelt tribute to your Dad, Liz. My father insisted he wasn’t a sweet eater too, lol…However, on Thursdays, treat night at our house, when he came home from work, he usually brought home donuts. There was always one missing from the box by the time we got to tackle them, lol…
Cherish the memories, Liz and everyone once in a while, join your parents in spirit with a toast to their love:)
Thank you so much for sharing, Liz…
That’s a really sweet tribute to your Dad. I love esp. that topping…totally divine.
It is definitely a win-win when you get extra topping!! The photos of your dad are lovely. I know mine will love this too. He is a big fan of coconut, but my mom is not so he doesn’t get it often!
I loved your post. Sorry for the loss of your darling dad. He looks like a great guy. And who doesn’t like Coconut, brown sugar and pecan topping. I don’t blame you for taking your husband’s extra. BTW, is that Rose’s Pie Plate?
What a sweet tribute to your dad. My dad would LOVE this pie–He’s a chocoholic big-time. I would be like your husband, scraping off the topping! 🙂
What a lovely tribute to your Dad. I love this dessert. I hate to admit it but chocolate cakes are not my thing (I know – how can that be?) but I love brownies, who doesn’t? Plus the gooey coconut filling on the brownie – this has my name written on it!
Liz this looks simply scrumptious!
Amazing!
Your post was incredibly sweet and touched my heart. 🙂
All those photos are so great. It sounds like you have many fond memories of your dad. I’m sure he would have loved this pie. I made brownie pie once and loved it and with that topping – irresistible.
What an amazing looking pie – love that topping. I can imagine this will be a harder father’s day for you but you write so warmly about him, I hope those memories make it a better day. Along with this pie, of course, to toast him.
What a lovely tribute to your dad. I don’t know how you keep coming up with such great recipes, but you’ve done it again. Bookmarked to make for my coconut-loving husband!
Beautiful tribute to your dad! German Chocolate is my very favorite cake too and I’ve been lucky to have it every year on my birthday. I’ll have to try this pie, it looks amazing!
What a wonderful recipe to honor what sounds like a wonderful man!
I put off reading your post, Liz, because I knew it was going to make me well up but in the end I couldn’t resist that coconut/pecan topping. I could eat that stuff with a spoon. What a great dessert! And, as expected, a lovely tribute to your dad.
Such a great post and what a delicious dessert to go along with it!
Hi Liz, so sorry to hear about your father, love the pictures of him and both of your parents together. Very thoughtful post….
What a beautiful tribute to your Dad. Your German chocolate brownie pie looks divine!
Liz what a great way to honor your dad. I know he’s looking down and wishing he could sit down with you for a slice. This, your first, Father’s Day without him will be difficult, believe me I know. But all we can do is remember all of those happy times and past celebrations. Hey, maybe our fathers are up there getting to know each other. 🙂 Sending you a big hug!
Love the colourful post! Have an awesome week, dear!
I love anything coconut (and chocolate, for that matter!). What a heavenly pie!
Condolances to you as you miss your Dad today. He (and your Mom) are smiling down upon you and wishing they could join you for this brownie treat.
This brownie pie looks heavenly 🙂
I’ve lost my Dad in my teens and I love to bake his favorites every now and then. I celebrate his birthday every year with a cake. So I see this as a beautiful tribute to your Dad
I can see the whole family swooning over this one!
my whole family would be swooning over thisone !