Description
This decadent Chocolate Pecan Pie is the ultimate Southern-inspired dessert. Combining a buttery crust with a rich, gooey filling of brown sugar, light corn syrup, and toasted pecans, it is elevated by deep notes of semisweet chocolate. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this recipe ensures a firm, silky center and a complex flavor profile that balances sweetness with indulgent cocoa. It is a luxurious finish to any meal that your guests will truly love.
Ingredients
1 9-inch deep dish pre-baked pie shell
2 cups pecans, roughly chopped and lightly toasted
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or finely chopped bars
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
4 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
0.5 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Toast the chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for five minutes until fragrant and let them cool completely.
Whisk the eggs in a large glass bowl until light and frothy.
Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
Fold in the chopped chocolate and toasted pecans using a rubber spatula.
Pour the filling evenly into the prepared pie crust.
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until the center is set but retains a slight jiggle.
Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to ensure a perfect texture.
Notes
Ensure the pecans are completely cool before adding them to the filling to prevent the chocolate from melting too early. For best results, use room-temperature eggs to ensure proper emulsification. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg