Description
A warm and comforting pie with a nut-studded chocolate filling, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (Use store-bought or homemade for convenience.)
- 1 cup pecans, chopped (Adds crunch and nuttiness.)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (Rich and indulgent.)
- 3/4 cup corn syrup (Gives the pie its signature sweetness.)
- 1/2 cup sugar (Balances the flavors.)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (For a rich taste.)
- 3 large eggs (Binds the filling together.)
- 2 tablespoons bourbon (Enhances the depth of flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Adds warmth.)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (Brings all the flavors together.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges as desired.
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and golden brown, then set aside to cool.
- Melt dark chocolate chips and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until lightly frothy, then add corn syrup, sugar, bourbon, vanilla, and salt, whisking until shiny and combined.
- Temper the eggs by adding a ladle of the warm chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and whisking quickly, then combine back into the pot with the remaining chocolate.
- Scatter toasted pecans evenly in the pie crust and pour the chocolate-bourbon filling over the pecans.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, watching the crust edges for a golden color and the filling for a slight jiggle in the center.
- Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to set the filling.
- Slice and serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate chips and adjust bourbon to taste. The pie can be made ahead and stored properly to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pecan pie, dessert, holiday recipes, chocolate, bourbon, family gatherings