Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

plated slice of chocolate pecan pie topped with whipped cream

5 from 1 vote

This chocolate pecan pie is a wonderfully rich and easy holiday dessert. It is a twist on the classic pecan pie but loaded with chocolate flavors and a hint of bourbon.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 680kcal

Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

1 pie crust

Filling:

2 cups crushed pecans
1/2 cup halved pecans
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
3 eggs
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp butter melted
2 tbsp bourbon or cognac
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp baking cocoa powder

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Instructions

Note: 1/2 cup of halved pecans are used purely for the look. If you don't have halved pecans, use additional crushed pecans and mix them into the filling.

Crust:

Preheat the oven to 350°. Rub a 9-inch pie dish with butter all over the bottom and sides. (You can also use cooking spray instead of butter.)
Gently roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface to about 12 inch circle.
Place it over the pie dish and gently fit it in. Crimp the edges or simply fold them for a rustic look.

Filling:

Combine all ingredients for the filling except pecans and chocolate chips in a mixing bowl and whisk them well together.
Fold in crushed pecans and chocolate chips and pour it into the prepared pie dish.

Baking the pie:

Bake for 60 minutes.
To keep the pie crust from getting too dark, you can cut 3-4 strips of aluminum foil that are about 2-3 inches wide and gently wrap them around the edge of the pie dish, covering the crust.
OR
Half way though the baking, cover the pie dish loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil.
Take the pie out of the oven and cool on the counter for up to 2 hours, until completely cooled.

Notes

Storing: If you’re planning on serving it right away, you can leave it in an airtight container right on the countertop for 1 to 2 days. In the refrigerator, it will stay good for up to 5 days, just make sure to keep it air-tight.

Freezing: If you really want to prolong your enjoyment, you can freeze it for 3 to 4 months! When you want a slice, just let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

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