Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, a decadent dessert that combines the sweetness of dark chocolate with the crunch of toasted pecans in a flaky pie crust.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 store-bought pie crust (or homemade if you’re feeling fancy!)
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten (for brushing)
For the Filling:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet or bittersweet work too)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven and place the pie crust in a pie dish. Brush with egg white and bake.
- Make the Filling: Melt chocolate, then whisk eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in pecans.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour filling into baked crust and bake until set.
Notes
- You can serve this pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Feel free to use different types of chocolate or nuts for a unique twist on this classic recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg