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Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

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This Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie combines the rich, nutty sweetness of classic pecan pie with a decadent chocolate twist. Featuring a buttery homemade pie crust and a luscious filling of cocoa, corn syrup, and pecans, it’s a perfect dessert for holidays or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Pie Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup ice water

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pie Crust: Mix the all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly. Gradually stir in the ice water until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it, and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  3. Roll Out Dough: Remove the chilled dough and roll it out on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Transfer the dough to the pan and prick the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling during baking.
  4. Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the light corn syrup, brown sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and eggs until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract, pecan halves, and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly combined.
  5. Fill and Bake: Pour the prepared filling into the pie crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the filling is set and firm to the touch.
  6. Cool the Pie: Remove the pie from the oven and place it on a wire rack. Allow it to cool completely, at least 2 hours, before slicing to ensure the filling is fully set.

Notes

  • For a flakier crust, keep the butter as cold as possible before mixing.
  • Be careful not to overbake; the pie is done when the filling is mostly set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  • Letting the pie cool fully helps the chocolate filling firm up and slice cleanly.
  • Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • You can substitute pecans with walnuts if preferred.

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