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Shortcut Chocolate Pecan Pie

This pie is a perfect example of not only skipping a few steps, which I’ve deemed as unnecessary :), but also substituting (most of) the refined ingredients for whole ones.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the crust:
  • 1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter melted (preferably unsalted)
  • 2 tablespoons milk
For the filling:
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups pecans chopped or whole
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips dark

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. In a pie pan mix together crust ingredients thoroughly including flour, salt, butter, and milk. Squeeze the dough into a ball to make sure there is enough moisture. If it crumbles into pieces too easily then add another splash of milk.
  3. Shape the crust by thinning it out with your fingers/hands until the pie dish is evenly covered (pictured above). Feel free to make the edges look “fancy” with a fork.
  4. In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, sugar, syrup, butter, vanilla, and salt. Fold in the pecans and chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake until pie is set, about 20 – 25 minutes.
  6. Let cool for 5 or 10 minutes before serving. We think it is best topped with a little vanilla ice cream!

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Shortcut Chocolate Pecan Pie Amount Per Serving Calories 1106 Calories from Fat 666 % Daily Value* Fat 74g114%Saturated Fat 25g156%Cholesterol 197mg66%Sodium 746mg32%Potassium 390mg11%Carbohydrates 103g34%Fiber 10g42%Sugar 63g70%Protein 17g34% Vitamin A 1080IU22%Vitamin C 0.6mg1%Calcium 182mg18%Iron 3.5mg19% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 1106
  • Calories from Fat 666
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 74g
  • 114%
  • Saturated Fat 25g
  • 156%
  • Cholesterol 197mg
  • 66%
  • Sodium 746mg
  • 32%
  • Potassium 390mg
  • 11%
  • Carbohydrates 103g
  • 34%
  • Fiber 10g
  • 42%
  • Sugar 63g
  • 70%
  • Protein 17g
  • 34%
  • Vitamin A 1080IU
  • 22%
  • Vitamin C 0.6mg
  • 1%
  • Calcium 182mg
  • 18%
  • Iron 3.5mg
  • 19%