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Chocolate Pecan Pie – a family favorite for generations.
This deliciously fudgy, rich, sweet and nutty pie is my most requested holiday pie. In fact, this is the only pie our daughter will eat. She says she doesn’t like pie. Go figure! Yup, not buying that one! Even if you’re not a pie lover, like our daughter, or have never made a homemade pie, I bet this is one you’ll love and can make yourself. The filling comes together in just a few minutes. Stir and pour and you’re ready to bake!
Is chocolate pecan pie hard to make?
This is one of the simplest and easiest homemade pies I’ve ever made. And, it’s always a favorite during the holidays. Start by making a single unbaked pie crust. You can use your own recipe, or pickup a store-bought pie crust in the freezer section of your grocery store. Or, you can try our Perfect Pie Crust Recipe in 3 easy steps. We’ve also shared a how-to video that might help along the way. If you’re new to making pie crust, check out all our tips for perfect pie crust every time.
Once you have the pie crust sorted out, the filling comes together in minutes. One bowl, no mixer required and just a few minutes of microwaving and stirring. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake!
Allow the unbaked pie to rest a few minutes before baking.
If you wait a few minutes before baking, all the pecans will float to the top. You can arrange them in a pattern, or leave them as is. I don’t mess with them myself, other than turning them top side up.
The pie will puff up while baking, but settles back down while cooling.
Don’t worry if the top splits during baking. It will come back together once it starts to cool. This process also helps you know when the pie is fully baked. You can partially see the filling inside the cracks. This is a fun pie to make and bake!
What does chocolate pecan pie taste like?
This is a sweet, fudgy, rich, nutty pie that is requested year after year. Surprisingly, it doesn’t really taste like regular pecan pie. It’s more like a nutty fudge pie. I always serve it with a dollop of lightly sweetened cream or nothing at all. Ice cream is just a little too sweet, in my opinion. This pie doesn’t need much, maybe just a cup of coffee on the side 🙂 Chocolate pecan pie is out of this world delicious served slightly warm, just saying.
Can you freeze chocolate pecan pie?
Honestly, I’ve been making this pie for more than 30 years and never froze more than one or two pieces, when we have leftovers. I’ve never frozen an entire pie. However, this pie keeps well for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container in a cool location. It’s easily made ahead making this great for the holidays.
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Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Yield: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Fudgy and rich, this easy pie has been a family favorite for generations.
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked pie crust (see notes for link)
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large (microwave safe) mixing bowl combine the chocolate and butter. Heat on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until the butter is melted, stirring halfway through heating time. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
- Mix in sugar, salt, corn syrup, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Add the pecans and stir gently until well blended. Pour the filling into the unbaked crust.
- Bake 50 minutes or until filling is firm 2 inches from edge. Cool on wire rack.
Recipe Notes
- Adapted from a recipe by Karo Syrup
- Try our PERFECT PIE CRUST in 3 easy steps. Click HERE for the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 284mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 2mg
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Recipe, photos and notes updated 11-25-2015
Thanks so much for stopping by! Tricia
Sherrie says
Looking forward to baking your pie. What type of chocolate do you buy for this? Chocolate morsels? Chocolate candy bar?
Thank you
Tricia Buice says
Hi Sherrie. I use bar semisweet baking chocolate like the Bakers brand. No candy bars or chocolate chips. Bakers Semisweet Chocolate is easy to find at Walmart or your local grocery store. This is my daughters favorite pie of all time. I love it too!
Christina says
How much sugar do I need to make this?
Tricia Buice says
Hi Christina. The recipe calls for 1/3 cup of granulated sugar. Enjoy!
Mahine says
With spring arriving in paris, I feel like eating a pecan pie. I'm going to try that recipe! It looks so good!<br />
Rich says
Ummm … well, I've never had it, but I think it might be a safe assumption to say that that might be my favorite pie, too – it looks and sounds incredible!