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