Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie
This Southern classic blends rich dark chocolate and toasted pecans in a buttery crust—perfect for holidays, potlucks, or cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Dessert, Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 store-bought pie crust (or homemade)
1 egg white, lightly beaten (for brushing)
For the Filling:
1 cup dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet or bittersweet)
3 large eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups pecan halves, toasted
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
Toast the Pecans:
Spread pecan halves on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
Melt the Chocolate:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the Filling:
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in the melted chocolate until well combined.
Assemble the Pie:
Brush the pie crust with beaten egg white. Add half the toasted pecans to the bottom of the crust. Pour in the chocolate filling and top decoratively with remaining pecans.
Bake:
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Cover the edges with foil or a pie shield if browning too quickly.
Cool and Serve:
Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack. Slice and serve at room temperature or chilled, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Brushing the crust with egg white helps keep it crisp.
Toasting pecans enhances their rich, nutty flavor.
Use quality dark chocolate for a deeper, more luxurious taste.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/texas-chocolate-pecan-pie/
