Photo: Rich Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- Caramel Sauce, for garnish, recipe follows
- Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Spread the pecan pieces and the chocolate chips evenly on the bottom of the pie shell.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients together. Pour the filling over the pecans. Bake until the filling sets, 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 30 minutes before slicing. Cut into individual servings and serve with a drizzle of Caramel Sauce and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Caramel Sauce:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup whole milk
Combine the sugar, water, and lemon juice in a medium heavy saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Let boil without stirring until the mixture becomes a deep amber color, 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely so it doesn't burn. Add the cream (be careful; it will bubble up), whisk to combine, and remove from the heat.
Add 2 tablespoons of the milk, then add up to 2 more tablespoons, until the desired consistency is reached. Let cool until just warm before serving. (The sauce will thicken as it cools.)
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By foodiefan919
on November 24, 2011
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I used mini chocolate chips and chopped pecans. It turned out great! For leftovers, it tastes better if it is warmed up in the microwave. I didn't make the caramel sauce, but it tastes yummy with whipped cream out of a can too :
By kelli8271
on November 24, 2011
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I made this for Thanksgiving and this was fantastic and a big hit with my guests. The only alteration I made was I baked it in a tart pan rather than a pie pan and this prevented the burnt crust the other reviews referenced. It also looked really impressive because of the fluted sides the tart pan created. Definitely recommend this pie.
By ilovepecanpies
on November 22, 2011
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Best pie I have made. I prepared it for Thanksgiving a couple years ago and my family loved it! They even asked me to make it again for Christmas! Use a deep dish pie pan for the best results.
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