Description

This Indulgent Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie combines a rich, flaky butter crust with a luscious chocolate and pecan filling, perfect for impressing guests with a decadent Southern-inspired dessert. The semi-sweet chocolate chips melt smoothly into a velvety custard base, while toasted pecans provide a delightful crunch, making this pie a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust

1 cup Unsalted Butter (Adds richness and ensures a flaky texture)
1/4 cup Sugar (Can substitute with a little honey for a unique twist)
1 cup All-purpose Flour (Ensure it’s fresh for the best results)
1/4 teaspoon Salt (Enhances flavor and balances sweetness)

Filling

1 cup Pecans (Toasting enhances their flavor, optional step)
1 cup Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet or dark) (Feel free to use chopped chocolate bars)
3 large Eggs (For a vegan option, flax eggs can work as a substitute)
1/2 cup Sugar (Brown sugar can deepen the flavor)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Key ingredient for warmth and aroma)
1/4 teaspoon Salt (Balances the sweetness of the filling)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the pie. Ensure your oven is fully heated for even cooking.
Prepare Crust and Pecans: Use a homemade butter pie crust or a high-quality store-bought crust for the base. Evenly spread the whole pecans across the bottom of the prepared pie crust; toasting the pecans beforehand is optional but enhances their flavor.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth, well combined, and slightly frothy. This creates the custard base for the filling.
Melt Chocolate: Over low heat, gently melt the chocolate chips, stirring continuously until the chocolate is silky smooth. Remove from heat to prevent burning.
Combine Filling: Fold the melted chocolate into the egg and sugar mixture thoroughly to create a uniform filling.
Assemble Pie: Pour the chocolate filling evenly over the pecans in the crust. Use a knife to gently mix the chocolate and pecans together, ensuring pecans are well incorporated throughout the filling.
Bake Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for about 60 minutes. The edges should be set, while the center remains slightly jiggly to achieve the perfect texture.
Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving. Cooling helps the filling to set properly.

Notes

To toast pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
For a vegan alternative, substitute eggs with flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg).
You can substitute the butter crust with a store-bought pie crust for convenience.
Using brown sugar instead of white sugar in the filling adds a deeper, caramel-like flavor.
Be careful melting the chocolate over low heat to avoid scorching.
Allow the pie to cool fully to ensure clean slices and optimal texture.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Southern American

Keywords: Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, Chocolate Pecan Pie, Southern Dessert, Chocolate Pie, Pecan Pie, Thanksgiving Pie, Homemade Pie