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Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie

Savor the Sweetness of Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie Bliss

Experience the rich flavors of Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, combining crunchy pecans and smooth chocolate in a delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade) for flaky base
Filling
  • 1 cup pecans toasted for flavor
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips substitute with chopped chocolate if preferred
  • 1/2 cup butter high-quality for best results
  • 1 cup brown sugar or substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup or agave syrup as an alternative
  • 3 eggs for structure and binding; consider flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances sweetness
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances flavors

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • mixing bowl
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your pie crust.
  2. Spread the chopped pecans evenly across the bottom of your prepared crust.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  4. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and fold into the filling mixture.
  5. Pour the filling over the pecans in the crust.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
  7. Cool for at least 2 hours before slicing and serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel for a delectable finish.

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