Description
Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie is a rich and indulgent Southern classic that combines the gooey, nutty sweetness of traditional pecan pie with luscious melted chocolate — a perfect blend of crunch and creaminess in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional, for depth of flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, and bourbon (if using) until smooth and well combined.
- Stir in pecans and chocolate chips until evenly coated in the mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly wobbly. The edges should be golden brown.
- If the crust begins to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with foil halfway through baking.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing (about 2 hours). The filling will continue to firm as it cools.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use dark chocolate for a deeper, bittersweet flavor, or milk chocolate for a sweeter pie.
- For extra crunch, toast the pecans before mixing them into the filling.
- This pie keeps well refrigerated for up to 5 days — serve slightly warmed for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American