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Decadent Chocolate Pecan Pie with rich filling and buttery pecans.

Chocolate Pecan Pie

A rich and gooey dessert featuring toasted pecans and chocolate, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie
  • 1 each unbaked pie crust Store bought or homemade
  • 2 cups pecan halves Plus a small handful for topping
  • 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate Use good quality chocolate
  • 3 each large eggs
  • 1 cup light corn syrup Or half corn syrup and half maple syrup
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place your pie plate on a baking sheet.
  2. Scatter the chocolate chips over the bottom of the unbaked crust. Add about 1 1/2 cups of the pecans on top.
  3. In a bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Add corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until glossy.
Baking
  1. Pour the filling into the crust, pushing any floating pecans around so it's even. Sprinkle remaining pecans on top.
  2. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Start checking at about 45 minutes.

Notes

Toast pecans for extra flavor. Do not overmix the filling and let the pie cool completely before slicing.