Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie: A Sweet, Rich Dessert Everyone Will Love
This indulgent pie combines gooey dark chocolate and toasted pecans in a buttery crustperfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought pie crust (or homemade)
- 1 egg white lightly beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp edges.
- Spread pecan halves on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes. Let them cool.
- Melt chocolate chips in 30-second intervals in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in the melted chocolate.
- Brush pie crust with egg white. Add half of the toasted pecans. Pour in the chocolate filling. Top with remaining pecans decoratively.
- Bake for 5060 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Use foil or a pie shield if crust browns too quickly.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Serve at room temp or chilled, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Brush the crust with egg white to keep it crisp. Toasting pecans boosts their flavor. Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
Nutrition
- Calories: 540kcal
- Protein: 5g