Description
Indulge in the decadence of Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, a delightful twist on the classic Southern dessert that combines rich chocolate and crunchy pecans. This easy-to-make pie features a luscious filling swirled with melted chocolate, perfect for any holiday gathering or special occasion. With its irresistible flavor and stunning presentation, this pie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next celebration. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it chilled; either way, it’s a sweet treat you won’t want to miss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Layer pecans evenly on the bottom of the crust.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth; pour over pecans.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with heavy cream until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the filling and swirl gently for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center and set around edges.
- Cool completely for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (111g)
- Calories: 354
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 154mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 66mg