Description
Take your dessert game to the next level with this indulgent *Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie*. It’s a decadent Southern classic that combines a rich, fudgy chocolate base with the crunch of toasted pecans, all baked into a flaky, buttery crust. Whether you’re looking for a show-stopping holiday pie, a cozy dessert for chilly nights, or something uniquely Southern to surprise guests, this pie is your go-to. Great for *easy dessert ideas*, *holiday pies*, *Thanksgiving treats*, or when you’re just craving a *classic pecan pie with a twist*.
Ingredients
1 9-inch pie crust
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, crimp edges, and freeze for 15 minutes. Blind bake for 10 minutes.
2. Toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes, stirring often. Set aside.
3. In a bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.
4. Stir in the toasted pecans and chocolate chips.
5. Pour the mixture into the pre-baked crust and bake for 45–50 minutes until the top is glossy and center is set.
6. Let the pie cool completely before slicing.
7. Serve as-is or topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing for clean cuts.
For extra depth, add 1 tablespoon of bourbon to the filling mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chocolate pecan pie, holiday dessert, Thanksgiving pie, southern dessert, easy dessert recipe