Chocolate Pecan Pie

Chocolate and pecans in a pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Take your classic pecan pie to the next level by adding semi or dark chocolate chips. It's incredible what 9 simple ingredients can do! It's perfect for any holiday or when you need an easy sweet fix for your craving. This will sweep everyone off their feet!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Southern

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 50

Cooling Time 2

Total Time 3 20

Servings

Calories 596kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 9-inch deep-dish pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
4 ounces (113g) unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup (150g) dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup (236ml) light corn syrup
½ teaspoon (3g) salt
4 large eggs
1 cup (170g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
1½ cups (165g) pecans, plus more for topping
1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
homemade whipped cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Unroll the pie crust and cover the bottom of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Trim the edge, leaving a ½-inch overhang. Fold the overhang under and lightly press against the rim of the pie plate, then crimp decoratively.
Lightly prick the bottom all over with a fork. Chill until firm, at least 30 minutes (or freeze 10 minutes).
Heat a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat, and add the butter and brown sugar. Quickly stir to combine, then whisk in the corn syrup and salt. Cook until the butter and sugar melt, then remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Beat the eggs and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until foamy without overbeating. Drizzle the egg mixture into the butter and sugar mixture while whisking to thoroughly combine.
Place pecan pieces on the bottom of the pie pan and pour the corn syrup mixture evenly over the pecans. Add chocolate chips. (Decorative chocolate chips and pecan halves can be added about halfway through the baking time if desired.)
Place the pie on a baking sheet to avoid spills, and bake for 50-60 minutes. To prevent edges from browning too quickly, cover the crust with foil or a pie crust shield for about 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven, cool completely before serving (2-4 hours).
Serve pecan pie warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

If you don't have chocolate chips, you can chop up a couple of semi-sweet or dark chocolate bars.
Feel free to use a pie crust in a disposable pie pan for easier assembly.
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the ingredients used.

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