Description
A delicious fusion of rich chocolate and crunchy pecans in a buttery crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter, corn syrup, and sugar until well blended. Add in eggs, bourbon, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow the pie to cool for at least an hour before slicing and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute the pie crust with a gluten-free crust. Consider adding espresso powder for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chocolate Pecan Pie, Dessert, Holidays, Baking, Southern Dessert