Description
Irresistible Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie combines rich chocolate and crunchy toasted pecans in a buttery, flaky crust. This decadent pie is a twist on the classic pecan pie, perfect for any occasion and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
For the crust:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
3–4 tbsp ice water
For the filling:
1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust: Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Add cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough forms. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim and crimp the edges. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast pecans on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, corn syrup, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips and toasted pecans.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the filling is set with a slight jiggle in the center. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
Use dark chocolate chips for a richer chocolate flavor.
For an extra twist, add a splash of bourbon, rum, or maple syrup to the filling.
For a vegan version, substitute dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives and use a vegan pie crust.
If allergic to pecans, substitute walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
