Easy Chocolate Pecan Pie
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Easy Chocolate Pecan Pie
Description
The Easy Chocolate Pecan Pie features a pie crust filled with a mixture of brown sugar, eggs, flour, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, pecans, and semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. The brown sugar and corn syrup create a caramel-like sweetness and sticky texture, while the eggs provide structure. The flour stabilizes the filling. Folding in pecans and chocolate chips distributes nutty crunch and bursts of chocolate flavor throughout the pie.
Baking at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes allows the filling to set; the ideal doneness is confirmed when a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cooling the pie fully before serving helps the filling achieve its intended firmness. The final texture is a combination of a tender, custard-like center dotted with pecan pieces and melted chocolate pockets.
This pie can be served as dessert for holiday dinners or anytime a rich, nutty chocolate treat is desired. Its classic components offer familiar flavors with an added chocolate twist, appealing to lovers of pecan pie and chocolate alike.
Ingredients
- 1 ready made unbaked pie shell or pie crust
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 egg lightly beaten
- 2 TBSP all-purpose flour
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 3 TBSP butter melted and cooled
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans 1/2 quantity referenced
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare pie crust or unwrap unbaked pie shell and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and eggs. Stir in the flour. Stir in the corn syrup, and once that is combined, stir in the butter and vanilla extract. Gently fold in the pecans and chocolate chips.
- Pour mixture into your pie shell. Place pie in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow pie to cool completely prior to serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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