Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, where decadent chocolate meets crunchy pecans in a gooey, delightful dessert. This pie is more than just a treat; it’s a nostalgic experience that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. Perfect for holidays or casual get-togethers, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 6 oz dark chocolate (high-quality, melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pie crust (9-inch, store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the middle.
- Prepare your pie crust by fitting it into a 9-inch pie pan; prick with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth, then let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and cooled chocolate until fully combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed in the filling mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an elevated dessert experience!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg