Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, where buttery crust meets a luscious filling of dark chocolate and crunchy pecans. This dessert is perfect for gatherings, transforming any occasion into a memorable celebration. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy it at room temperature—either way, it’s bound to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust, chilled
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (dark)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan and prick the bottom with a fork.
- Toast the pecans on a baking sheet for about 8–10 minutes until fragrant.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter together in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted chocolate mixture, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Fold in the toasted pecans gently and pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg