Description
Rich chocolate and toasted pecans dance together in this Southern classic dessert. Creamy ganache and buttery crust create a luxurious experience that melts in your mouth and leaves you craving another slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Pecan Delight Pie
Pecans and Chocolate:
- 1 ½ cups toasted pecan halves
- 3 ounces (85 grams) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, cut into pats
Base and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 perfect pie crust or ½ (14.1 ounces or 400 grams) package of store-bought pie crust
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon table salt
Instructions
- Carefully position the pie crust into a 9-inch (23-centimeter) pie dish, ensuring an even distribution and smooth edges.
- Gently melt dark chocolate and unsalted butter in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, vigorously whisk corn syrup, dark brown sugar, large eggs, unsweetened cocoa powder, pure vanilla extract, and kosher salt until the mixture becomes uniform and glossy.
- Gradually incorporate the cooled chocolate and butter mixture into the egg mixture, stirring continuously to create a rich, silky filling.
- Evenly distribute whole pecans across the prepared pie crust, creating a decorative and crunchy base layer.
- Carefully pour the chocolate filling over the pecans, ensuring they remain distributed and partially visible.
- Place the pie in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set with a slight wobble in the center.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack, allowing the pie to cool completely for approximately 2-3 hours.
- Once cooled, slice and serve at room temperature, or refrigerate for a firmer texture. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Elevate your dessert game with this decadent Southern-style chocolate pecan pie that combines rich chocolate and crunchy pecans in every irresistible bite.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother blending and more consistent filling texture when mixing ingredients.
- Toast pecans lightly before adding to the pie crust to enhance their nutty flavor and create deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Prevent over-browning by covering pie edges with aluminum foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking for perfect golden crust.
- Check pie doneness by gently shaking the pan – the filling should have a slight wobble in the center but not be liquid when it’s perfectly baked.
- Serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent dessert that will impress family and guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg