Description
Chocolate Pecan Pie is a luscious Southern classic that perfectly marries the rich flavors of chocolate and pecans. This dessert features a gooey filling made from eggs, light corn syrup, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. Ideal for holiday gatherings or any special occasion, each slice delivers a delightful sweetness that is sure to impress your guests. Whether served warm or cold, topped with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup, this pie is an unforgettable treat that will elevate your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in pecan halves and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Let cool on a wire rack for at least 2 to 3 hours before slicing.
- Serve slices topped with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 108g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg