Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie
Indulge in this decadent Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, a rich and gooey treat perfect for any occasion. This pie features a buttery crust, a chocolate-infused filling, and plenty of crunchy pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp edges.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in beaten eggs until well combined.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the bottom of the pie crust. Arrange pecan halves over the chocolate chips.
- Pour chocolate mixture over pecans.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of decadence.
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