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Chocolate Pecan Pie

Heavenly Chocolate Pecan Pie for Cozy Holiday Gatherings

A delightful twist on a classic dessert, this Chocolate Pecan Pie combines rich chocolate with crunchy pecans for a heavenly treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 9-inch premade pie crust dough Feel free to swap for homemade or graham cracker crust.
For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Margarine can work in a pinch.
  • 2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips Dark chocolate chips can be a fantastic choice.
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup Light corn syrup or maple syrup can be good alternatives.
  • 3 large eggs Experiment with egg replacers for a vegan option.
  • 1 cup sugar Feel free to reduce for a less sweet dessert.
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract Homemade vanilla or vanilla bean paste are great options.
  • 0.5 teaspoon coarse kosher salt Use table salt if that's what you have.
  • 1.5 cups whole pecans Substitutions include chopped pecans or walnuts.
For Garnish
  • fudge sauce (optional) Chocolate syrup can also be used.
  • vanilla bean ice cream (optional) Any ice cream flavor will suffice.
  • whipped cream (optional) Coconut whipped cream is a dairy-free substitute.

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Stand mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Unroll the pie crust dough into the prepared pie plate and trim excess dough.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and milk chocolate chips together.
  4. In the stand mixer, combine the melted mixture, dark corn syrup, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth.
  5. Fold in the whole pecans by hand.
  6. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  7. Bake for 60-70 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly but set.
  8. Cool the pie at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
  9. Slice and serve with your choice of garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure your pie crust is well-fitted without cracks to prevent leaking. Allow cooling for at least 2 hours for the right texture.

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