Description
Sink your fork into Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, a Southern comfort classic that brings rich chocolate and nutty pecan goodness right to your holiday table. Guaranteed to make your family swoon with each delectable slice, this pie delivers pure Texas-style deliciousness that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups pecans
- ⅔ cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 9-inch deep dish premade crust
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 jar hot fudge sauce (12 ounces)
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Place the premade pie crust on a foil-lined cookie sheet and preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Microwave the 12oz hot fudge sauce jar for 40 seconds after removing the lid and film.
- Transfer the warm hot fudge into a large mixing bowl and whisk in 3 eggs, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup heavy whipping cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth.
- Gently fold ⅔ cup mini chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped pecans into the creamy mixture.
- Pour the chocolate pecan batter into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Scatter the remaining 2 cups pecans across the top of the pie.
- Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes, checking that the center has set firmly.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely before slicing to allow the filling to stabilize.
Notes
- Warm the hot fudge gently to make it easier to blend with other ingredients and prevent seizing.
- Toast the pecans before adding to the pie for a deeper, nuttier flavor that enhances the chocolate notes.
- Use a mix of whole and chopped pecans for visual interest and varied texture in each slice.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the traditional pie crust with a nut-based or gluten-free graham cracker crust to keep the rich, decadent flavor profile intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 522 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 287 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg