Description
A rich and decadent no-bake chocolate pie with a coconut pecan topping.
Ingredients
- 1 package Oreo cookies, crushed into crumbs
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 and 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature and cubed
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 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
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into a 9-inch pie plate, covering the bottom and going up the sides. Place the crust in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a large heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a low simmer. Pour the warm cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute. Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth, then stir in the room temperature butter until it melts. Pour the filling into the chilled crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- For the topping, combine the brown sugar, half and half, and salted butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. In a separate small bowl with the egg yolks, whisk in a small amount of the hot cream mixture to temper them. Return everything to the pan, whisking constantly, and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut and vanilla. Let it cool for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pie from the refrigerator. Spoon the cooled topping over the chocolate filling and sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate for at least 1 more hour before cutting into slices and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter for the filling is at room temperature to melt smoothly into the chocolate mixture.
- Temper the egg yolks carefully to prevent them from scrambling.
- Allow adequate chilling time for the pie to set properly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American