Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, a delightful twist on the classic Southern dessert. This pie features a buttery pecan filling swirled with luscious melted chocolate, creating an irresistible combination that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, or simply satisfying a sweet craving, this easy-to-make pie will impress your guests with its marbled appearance and heavenly taste. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled with whipped cream for a truly indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust (or homemade)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
- Layer pecan halves evenly in the bottom of the crust.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Pour over pecans.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream; microwave until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the filling and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until set but slightly jiggles in the center.
- Cool completely for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg