Description
A rich and decadent Southern dessert combining buttery flaky crust, semi-sweet chocolate, and crunchy pecans for a perfect sweet and nutty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought, flaky butter crust recommended)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, halves or chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pie crust by pressing store-bought crust into a 9-inch pie dish or rolling out homemade crust to fit the dish. Crimp edges and chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup light corn syrup, and 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Add melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt to the egg mixture and stir gently until combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly.
- Fold in the pecans or sprinkle them on top as preferred.
- Pour the filling into the chilled pie crust, filling nearly to the top without overflowing.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, checking around 50 minutes. The center should be just set but slightly jiggly. Cover crust edges with foil halfway through baking to prevent burning.
- Cool completely on a wire rack for about 2 hours to allow the filling to set.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for even baking. Fold chocolate chips gently to avoid sinking. Cover crust edges with foil halfway through baking to prevent burning. Cool completely before slicing for clean pieces. Toast frozen pecans lightly before use for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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