No-Bake German Chocolate Pie Recipe | Rich, Creamy & Indulgent Dessert
This decadent German Chocolate Oreo Tart features a rich Oreo cookie crust, a silky smooth chocolate ganache filling, and a luscious coconut-pecan topping. It’s the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers who want the perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and nutty textures in every bite.
Ingredients
- For the Oreo Cookie Crust:
- 1 package Oreo cookies crushed into crumbs
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- For the Chocolate Ganache Filling:
- 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
- 2 ¼ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into cubes
- For the German Chocolate Topping:
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup half and half
- 2 ounces salted butter cut into tiny pieces
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 7 oz bag sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine crushed Oreos and melted butter. Mix until evenly coated, then press firmly into the bottom and sides of a tart pan. Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
- Make the ganache: Place chopped chocolate in a heat-safe bowl. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until steaming (do not boil), then pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add butter cubes and mix until glossy.
- Fill the crust: Pour the chocolate ganache into the chilled Oreo crust. Smooth the top and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
- Cook the topping: In a saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, half and half, salted butter, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 8–10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in coconut, vanilla extract, and pecans.
- Top the tart: Spread the coconut-pecan mixture evenly over the chilled ganache layer.
- Chill and serve: Return to the fridge for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make ahead: The tart can be made 1–2 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
- For extra crunch, toast the pecans before adding them to the topping.
- A sprinkle of flaky sea salt over the top enhances the chocolate flavor.