Description
Indulgent Texas chocolate pecan pie blends rich cocoa with buttery pecans in a golden crust, creating a Southern dessert masterpiece. Sweet warmth and deep chocolate notes welcome you to savor each luxurious bite of this irresistible classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
Sugars:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Crust and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Extra pecans
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Position the oven rack in the center and preheat to 350F (175C), ensuring even heat distribution for optimal baking.
- Carefully transfer the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, delicately crimping the edges for an elegant appearance and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously whisk corn syrup, granulated and brown sugars, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous blend.
- Gently fold pecan halves and chocolate chips into the liquid mixture, ensuring uniform dispersion of ingredients throughout the filling.
- Methodically pour the prepared filling into the chilled pie crust, using a spatula to create an even surface and prevent ingredient clustering.
- Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet to catch potential overflow, then transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, monitoring the filling’s consistency.
- The pie is ready when the edges are set but the center retains a subtle wobble; if the crust browns too rapidly, shield the edges with aluminum foil.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature, enabling the filling to solidify and develop a rich, cohesive texture.
- Garnish with optional whipped cream, additional pecans, or delicate chocolate shavings before serving to enhance visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Achieve a perfectly flaky crust by keeping pie dough chilled and handling it minimally during preparation.
- Prevent chocolate chips from sinking by tossing them lightly in a bit of flour before adding to the filling.
- Enhance the pie’s flavor by toasting pecans briefly before incorporating them into the mixture for a deeper, nuttier profile.
- Create a gluten-free version by using a gluten-free pie crust and ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 401 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg