Description
These miniature delights combine the richness of German chocolate with the comfort of pecan pie, perfect for gatherings or portion-controlled indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or substitute chocolate wafer cookies)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecan halves, plus extra for garnish
- ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (72% cacao recommended)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup light corn syrup (honey can substitute)
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup evaporated milk
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or thoroughly grease each cup.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until it resembles wet sand.
- Bake the empty crusts for 5 minutes until they are just set but not browned.
- Whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Chop ½ cup of the pecans coarsely and fold them with chocolate chips into the filling mixture.
- Spoon the filling into each pre-baked crust, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Combine the coconut topping ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Spoon a small amount of coconut topping onto each pie bite and return to the oven for the final 3-5 minutes.
- Cool the pie bites in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use a non-stick mini muffin tin and ensure your ingredients are at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pie bites
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: German chocolate, pecan pie, bite-sized desserts, mini desserts, holiday treats