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Decadent Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

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Make this rich, gooey Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie from scratch. This recipe combines a buttery crust, crunchy pecans, and a fudgy chocolate filling for a showstopper dessert perfect for holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked deep-dish pie crust
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, plus 1/2 cup whole pecans for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the unbaked pie crust on a baking sheet.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, combine the corn syrup, melted butter, lightly beaten eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry sugar mixture to the wet ingredients, whisking constantly until the batter is smooth.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips and the 1 cup of chopped pecans into the filling mixture.
  6. Pour the filling carefully into the unbaked pie crust.
  7. Arrange the remaining 1/2 cup of whole pecans evenly over the top of the filling.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The pie is done when the edges are set and the center has only a slight jiggle when gently shaken. If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  9. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack for at least 3 hours before slicing. This allows the gooey filling to set properly.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the corn syrup with bourbon for a Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie variation.
  • To ensure a flaky crust, keep all ingredients cold when preparing the crust, even if you use a store-bought version.
  • This pie tastes best when served at room temperature or slightly warm.
  • You can toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the filling for deeper flavor.

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