Easy Chocolate Pecan Pie
It's as traditional as pumpkin.
Recipe Summary Easy Chocolate Pecan Pie
This is my own invention--combining chocolate with a pecan pie seemed like such a good idea. I decided to try it, and the result was delicious. In place of instant coffee, try using espresso.
Ingredients | Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipes1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust⅓ cup butter⅔ cup white sugar3 eggs¼ teaspoon salt1 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon instant coffee powder (Optional)1 cup chopped pecans1 cup semisweet chocolate chips½ cup heavy cream¼ teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon confectioners' sugarDirectionsPreheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in sugar, and set aside to cool.In a mixing bowl, beat eggs well. Stir in salt, corn syrup and melted butter mixture. Add coffee powder mixed with 1 teaspoon water, if desired. Stir in the chopped pecans.Spread chocolate chips evenly over the bottom of the pie crust. Pour pecan mixture over the crust.Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until set. Cover and let stand at room temperature about 8 hours before serving. Pie will be soft.Combine cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla in a small mixing bowl. Whip until stiff. Garnish pie.Info | Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipesprep:
30 mins
cook:
1 hr
total:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie
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