Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of this Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie. A fusion of chocolate, pecans, and a buttery crust, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (or graham crackers + 2 tbsp cocoa)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- Whole pecans
- Chocolate chunks
- Ganache drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Crust: Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch baking pan and chill.
- Make Filling: Whisk eggs in a bowl, then add corn syrup, sugars, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Add Pecans and Chocolate: Fold in chopped pecans and chocolate chips into the mixture.
- Fill Crust: Pour the filling over the crust. Sprinkle additional pecans on top.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Cool.
- Add Toppings: Top with ganache or melted chocolate, pecans, and chocolate chunks. Chill before slicing.
Notes
- This pie tastes best when served slightly warm with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, Chocolate Dessert, Pecan Pie Recipe
