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This Macaroon Pie is an easy chocolate ganache pie with a baked coconut macaroon pie crust. The filling is a rich chocolate ganache! It’s the perfect mixture of decadent chocolate and coconut – this pie is always a hit!
This is the ULTIMATE Chocolate Coconut Pie recipe. The crust recipe starts with my favorite coconut macaroon recipe. They are eggless macaroon cookies baked in a tart pan and then filled with a rich chocolate ganache. The chocolate gets soft-set making it like the filling of a truffle! This easy pie is like eating a Mounds Bar in pie form!
Ingredients Needed
- Flour: All-purpose flour is normally what I use but I have also tested this with 1:1 Gluten-Free Flour for a gluten free crust.
- Coconut: I use sweetened shredded coconut for the crust – the kind in the baking aisle.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: You want full-fat and make sure to get the correct can (NOT evaporated milk).
- Chocolate Chips: Makes the best ganache filling – use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Creates the smooth ganache filling (no substitutions).
How to Make Macaroon Pie
- Stir flour, coconut, and salt. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and both extracts. Stir until combined.
- Press into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan. Press to compact it firmly.
- Bake until the edges are golden brown and the center is no longer glossy. Cool completely before making filling.
- To make the filling, place the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl or measuring cup. Heat in the microwave just until it starts to bubble slightly. Add the chocolate chips. Let it sit for about 10-15 seconds, then whisk until smooth and the chocolate is all dissolved. Pour into crust.
- Let it sit at room temperature until cool and set.
Expert Tips
- I only have 9″ pie plates but there is a lot of coconut mixture. I suggest using a 10″ tart pan (with removable bottom) instead, or even a 9-10″ springform pan. The removable bottom is going to make it much easier to slice this pie
- Let this pie cool in its pan or an a wire rack before serving.
Chocolate Macaroon Pie Recipe
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Ingredients
For the crust:
- ⅔ cup (83g) all purpose flour (may substitute 1:1 GF All Purpose Flour)
- 5 ½ cups (550g) shredded sweetened coconut
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 (14 ounce can) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
For the filling:
- 2 cups (340g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (about 12 ounces)
- 1 cup (237ml) heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 10″ tart pan (with removable bottom) with nonstick cooking spray. Place your tart pan on a cookie sheet to avoid spilling in your oven.
- Stir flour, coconut, and salt. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and both extracts. Stir until combined. Press into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan. Press to compact it firmly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is no longer glossy. Cool completely before making filling.
- To make the filling, place the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl or measuring cup. Heat in the microwave about 2 minutes, or just until it starts to bubble slightly (but don’t let it come to a full boil). Add the chocolate chips. Let it sit for about 10-15 seconds, then whisk until smooth and the chocolate is all dissolved. Pour into crust.
- Let it sit at room temperature until cool and set.
Recipe Notes
- You can make this up to 2 days ahead and store covered in the refrigerator but allow it to come to room temperature before serving.
- I don’t recommend freezing the whole pie but you can freeze the empty crust well wrapped with plastic wrap.
I have made this before and it is awesome.
I was wondering if I could use almond flour instead of AP flour as I would like to make it for passover. Any thoughts?
I haven’t tried almond flour and am not really familiar with using it, however, I’ve used GF flour in the cookie version. Since we’re not worried about binding or spread, I think that would work for this.
I missed this when you posted it the first time. So glad that I saw it Monday. It is super easy, and has a big flavor payoff. All of my guests enjoyed it. I will definitely make it again. Thank you!
I’m confused with the amount of chocolate chips – 2 cups 12 ounces??? Or is it 2 1/2 cups?
Sorry about that – when I switched recipe cards it got rid of all my ( ). It should say 2 cups (about 12 ounces). One package of chocolate chips is usually about 2 cups.
I only have a 9 1/2 inch pan can this work?
I’ve made this recipe several times and get rave reviews every time!! It is rich and decadent so a small piece is plenty. I’ve added fresh whipped cream on top to cut the richness a little. Easy and delicious!!!
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