Chocolate Pecan Pie
Experience the ultimate comfort dessert with this Chocolate Pecan Pie. Combining rich chocolate and crunchy pecans, each slice offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to quiet nights in, this pie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it at room temperature—either way, you’re in for a treat that’ll leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the pie crust into your pie dish and crimp the edges.
- In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Beat in each egg one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Fold in cocoa powder and chopped pecans gently until evenly distributed.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake for 60 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg