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Decadent Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

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Make this rich, gooey chocolate pecan pie with a flaky crust. This Southern dessert balances sweet chocolate with crunchy pecans for an indulgent holiday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked homemade pecan pie crust
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place the unbaked pie crust on a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. Whisk in the cocoa powder and salt until the mixture is smooth and the cocoa is fully incorporated.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  5. Gently fold in the toasted pecan halves.
  6. Pour the filling evenly into the unbaked pie crust.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The center should be mostly set but still slightly jiggly. If the crust edges begin to brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil.
  8. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack for at least 4 hours, or until the center is fully set. This cooling time is necessary for the gooey texture to stabilize.
  9. Slice and serve this showstopper pie recipe.

Notes

  • Toasting the pecans beforehand deepens their flavor and improves the crunch in the final pie.
  • For a bourbon chocolate pecan pie variation, add 1 tablespoon of bourbon to the filling mixture.
  • This pie tastes even better the day after baking, allowing the fudgy filling to fully set.

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