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Chocolate Pecan Delight Pie


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Experience the sheer joy of baking and indulging in the Chocolate Pecan Delight Pie, a luxurious variant of the traditional pecan pie. This dessert combines the rich flavors of bittersweet chocolate with the nutty crunch of toasted pecans, all encased in a flaky pie crust. It is an ideal choice for festive occasions or a comforting treat to elevate any family meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • Perfect Pie Crust or 1/2 (14.1 oz.) package of store-bought pie crust
  • 1 1/2 cups toasted pecan halves
  • 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pats
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. table salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pie Crust: Preheat the oven and fit the pie crust into a pie pan.
  2. Create the Chocolate Mixture: Melt chocolate and butter, then allow to cool.
  3. Mix the Pie Filling: Whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend in the chocolate mixture.
  4. Assemble the Pie: Sprinkle pecans in the crust, pour the filling over them.
  5. Bake the Pie: Bake in the oven until the filling is set.
  6. Cooling: Allow the pie to cool completely on a rack.
  7. Storage & Reheating Tips: Store leftovers in the refrigerator. Reheat gently if desired.