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Chocolate Pecan Pie

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Try this fudgy spin on the holiday classic chocolate pecan pie that balances sweetness with dark chocolate.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • Mixing bowl
  • parchment paper
  • pie weights

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust

  • 1 unbaked pie crust store-bought or homemade

Filling

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ cup dark corn syrup
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ Tbsp. unsalted butter melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips plus more for topping
  • Flaky sea salt to serve (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the piecrust into a 13-inch circle. Transfer to a deep-dish 9-inch pie plate. Tuck the edges under and crimp as desired. Freeze for 20 minutes. Using a fork, prick the bottom of the crust 8 to 10 times, all over.
  • Line the frozen piecrust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake just until the edges of the crust are dry, about 12 minutes. Carefully remove the paper with weights. Return to the oven until the bottom of the crust is dry and the edges just start to turn light brown, about 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool slightly. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugars, cocoa powder, and salt. Add the corn syrup, maple syrup, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined. Stir in the pecans and chocolate chips. Pour the filling into the partially baked piecrust. Sprinkle a few more chocolate chips on top, if desired.
  • Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until the filling is puffed and the center wobbles slightly when the pan is gently shaken. Remove and let cool completely on a wire rack. Sprinkle with sea salt, if you like.

Notes

Let it cool completely at room temperature before slicing. Perfect for making ahead of time for gatherings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chocolate Dessert, chocolate pecan pie, Fudgy Pie, Holiday Dessert, pecan pie, Pie Recipe
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