Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie. This delightful dessert combines the sweetness of corn syrup and sugars with the crunch of pecans and a hint of cocoa, all nestled in a chocolate cookie crust.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (or graham crackers + 2 tbsp cocoa)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- Whole pecans
- Chocolate chunks
- Ganache drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Crust: Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into a parchment-lined 9×9-inch baking pan and chill.
- Make Filling: Whisk eggs in a large bowl. Add corn syrup, sugars, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Add Pecans and Chocolate: Fold in pecans and chocolate chips.
- Fill Crust: Pour the filling over the crust. Sprinkle additional pecans on top.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until set. Let cool.
- Add Toppings: Top with ganache or melted chocolate, whole pecans, and chocolate chunks. Chill before slicing.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings with whipped cream or ice cream for serving.
- This pie is best served chilled for a refreshing treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of pie)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, Pecan Pie Recipe, Chocolate Pecan Pie
