Description
This pie layers deep, melty chocolate with toasted pecans in a buttery crust — gooey, nutty, and totally shareable. It’s straightforward to make and shines whether you serve it warm with whipped cream or chilled for a cleaner slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ready-made pie crust, fitted into a 9-inch pie plate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Fit the prepared pie crust into your pie dish and set aside.
- Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven about 8–10 minutes, until they smell nutty and look slightly darker. Remove and let cool.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between, until smooth. Set aside to cool a bit.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth, then stir in the vanilla.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the sugar-egg mixture until it’s evenly incorporated. Gently stir in the toasted pecans.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top. Bake for 40–45 minutes. The pie should be mostly set around the edges with a slight wobble in the center — it will continue to firm up as it cools.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool on a wire rack before slicing. Serve warm with whipped cream or let it chill for a cleaner slice.
Notes
- To toast pecans quickly: spread them in a single layer and watch closely — they can go from perfect to burnt fast.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. Rewarm gently if you prefer it warm.
- If you prefer a boozy kick, stir 1–2 tablespoons of bourbon into the filling before pouring into the crust. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg