Description
This Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie is rich, gooey, and filled with crunchy pecans and decadent chocolate. 🥧🍫 Follow these 7 expert tips to bake a flawless pie every time — crispy crust, fudgy filling, and all the Southern charm you crave!
Ingredients
Scale
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- For the Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Tip 1: Toast the pecans before baking to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- Tip 2: Mix the filling gently — overmixing adds unwanted air bubbles.
- Tip 3: Brush the pie crust with a beaten egg white before filling to keep it crisp.
- Tip 4: Use high-quality chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate for the best taste.
- Tip 5: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55–60 minutes, until the center is just set.
- Tip 6: Let the pie cool completely before slicing — it continues to set as it cools.
- Tip 7: Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a true Texas-style finish!
Notes
💡 Tip: To prevent soggy crust, pre-bake (blind bake) the crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days — it’s even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert, Pie, Holiday Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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