Description
Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie is a delightful twist on the beloved classic, combining rich chocolate with crunchy pecans for an unforgettable dessert experience. This pie features a smooth, glossy filling nestled in a flaky crust, making it perfect for any gathering or celebration. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pie crust and fit it into a pie dish.
- Toast the pecans on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until fragrant.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and dark chocolate chips until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla; stir in toasted pecans.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool before slicing and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg