Description
Indulge in the decadence of Chocolate Pecan Pie, a delightful twist on the classic dessert. This rich pie features a flaky chocolate crust that cradles a luscious filling of sweet pecans and melty chocolate chips, topped with whole pecan halves for an elegant finish. Perfect for special occasions or cozy family gatherings, this Chocolate Pecan Pie is sure to impress with its combination of flavors and textures. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or at room temperature for a delicious treat that satisfies every sweet craving.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, very cold and cut into ½-inch cubes
- ¼ cup ice water, plus more as needed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- ½ cup whole pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate pie crust by mixing flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then add ice water to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out the dough, transfer it to a pie dish, and blind bake for 20 minutes.
- Whisk together eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt for the filling. Stir in chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling into the crust and arrange whole pecans on top. Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before serving; dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg