Description
Create a delightful Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie that combines the classic flavors of traditional pecan pie with the rich indulgence of chocolate. This mouthwatering dessert features a buttery filling filled with crunchy pecans and swirls of semi-sweet chocolate, creating an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this pie is sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it warm or cold, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust (or homemade)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Layer pecans evenly in the bottom of the crust.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth; pour over pecans.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream; heat until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the filling and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center; cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg