Description
A rich and decadent chocolate pecan pie from Texas, perfect for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup ice water
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups pecan halves
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, and sugar. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly. Stir in ice water, form into a disk, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Prick the bottom with a fork.
- Whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and eggs. Stir in vanilla, pecans, and chocolate chips.
- Pour filling into the crust. Bake 50–60 minutes until set.
- Let cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Chill the crust properly to maintain flakiness.
- Use high-quality chocolate and pecans for best flavor.
- Allow pie to cool completely for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American