Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, a delicious twist on the classic Southern dessert. This pie features a buttery pecan filling infused with rich chocolate, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat, this pie is sure to impress your guests and become a favorite at your dessert table. With its stunning marbled appearance and easy preparation, you’ll find yourself making this decadent dessert time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
- Layer pecan halves evenly in the bottom of 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 a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the filling and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely for at least two hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (108g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg