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Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie

Decadent Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie That's Perfect for Sharing

Experience the rich, fudgy depth of chocolate and delightful crunch of pecans in this Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour or almond flour if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt No substitution necessary.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (cold and cubed) Avoid margarine for best texture.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with brown sugar.
  • 6 tablespoons Ice Water Use cold water for best results.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Light Corn Syrup Can be substituted with maple syrup.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Swap with coconut sugar for lower glycemic index.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Use dark cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs Substitutes may not yield the same results.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Consider almond extract for a twist.
  • 1 cup Pecan Halves Walnuts or hazelnuts can be used as substitutes.
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Use dark chocolate chips for richer taste.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pastry Cutter
  • Rolling Pin
  • pie pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Pie Crust: Combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add butter and mix until coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, form dough, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  3. Roll Out the Dough: Roll chilled dough to fit 9-inch pie pan, press into pan, and prick bottom with a fork.
  4. Prepare the Filling: Whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and eggs until smooth. Stir in vanilla, then fold in pecans and chocolate chips.
  5. Assemble and Bake: Pour filling into crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges set and center jiggles slightly.
  6. Cool and Serve: Let cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. Serve as is or with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a flaky crust, keep butter cold and avoid overbaking. Pie can be served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an enhanced experience.

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