Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie
A rich, glossy, and nut-forward take on the classic Southern pecan pie, featuring a gooey chocolate filling and crunchy pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes (plus cooling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 (9-inch) pie crust, ready made or homemade
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
- Combine in a large bowl the corn syrup, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Add the semisweet chocolate chips and chopped pecans and stir until evenly distributed.
- Fill the prepared pie crust with the mixture and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly puffed.
- Cool completely before slicing to allow the filling to set properly.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for smoother incorporation. Toasting pecans enhances their flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 98g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pecan pie, chocolate pie, Southern dessert, holiday dessert
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