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Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie

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  • Author: KimEasy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern, American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie is a classic Southern dessert with a rich, fudgy filling, crunchy pecans, and a flaky pie crust. It’s sweet, nutty, and has the perfect balance of chocolate and caramel flavors. Whether for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a simple weekend treat, this pie is always a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

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For the Pie Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 4–5 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust:
    • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
    • Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
    • Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
    • Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pie Dish:
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Roll out the dough on a floured surface and transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges.
  3. Make the Filling:
    • In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and butter, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt until well combined.
    • Slowly whisk in the melted chocolate mixture until fully incorporated.
  4. Assemble the Pie:
    • Spread pecan halves evenly in the pie crust.
    • Pour the filling over the pecans. The pecans will rise to the top as the pie bakes.
  5. Bake the Pie:
    • Place the pie on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggles when shaken.
    • If the crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with foil halfway through baking.
  6. Cool & Serve:
    • Let the pie cool completely for at least 2 hours before slicing.
    • Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, toast the pecans before adding them to the pie.
  • You can use dark corn syrup for a deeper caramel flavor.
  • Store leftovers at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Find it online: https://newsvks.com/texas-chocolate-pecan-pie/