Decadent Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe Perfect for Holidays
A rich and indulgent chocolate pecan pie with a buttery crust, perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 ½ cups whole pecans, toasted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup corn syrup (light or dark)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your oven rack in the center position.
- Roll out your pie crust and gently press it into your 9-inch pie pan. Trim the edges and crimp them for a decorative touch. Chill the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently. They should smell fragrant, but be careful not to burn them.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
- Scatter the toasted pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the bottom of the chilled pie crust.
- Pour the filling mixture over the pecans and chocolate chips, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes. The filling should be set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
[‘Toast the pecans to enhance their flavor.’, ‘Use room-temperature eggs for a smoother filling.’, ‘Cover crust edges with aluminum foil or a pie crust shield if they brown too quickly.’, ‘Let the pie cool completely before slicing to ensure the filling sets properly.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450500
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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