Description
Indulge in the ultimate Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, a delightful dessert that marries rich chocolate with crunchy pecans for an unforgettable treat. Perfect for any occasion, this pie’s buttery filling and sweet notes make it a favorite among family and friends. With an easy preparation process and the ability to make it ahead of time, you can focus on what truly matters—enjoying delicious moments with loved ones. Whether served warm or chilled, this Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie is sure to impress everyone at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the pie crust in a 9-inch pan.
- Layer pecans evenly in the crust.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth; pour over pecans.
- Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream in the microwave; drizzle over the filling and swirl gently.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in center; cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 378
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 172mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 64mg