Description
This Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie combines the best of Southern tradition and chocolate indulgence. Made with toasted pecans, rich chocolate chips, and a buttery crust, this pie is the perfect dessert for holidays, potlucks, or any occasion that calls for a sweet slice of comfort.
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust (optional homemade):
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
3–4 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling:
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1½ cups toasted pecan halves
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the crust: Combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Roll out and place in a 9-inch pie dish. Crimp edges.
Make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Add mix-ins: Stir in chocolate chips and toasted pecans until evenly coated.
Assemble the pie: Pour the filling into the crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake: Place pie on center rack and bake for 50–55 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggles.
Cool completely: Allow to cool for at least 2 hours before slicing for clean cuts.
Serve: Enjoy slightly warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For a non-dairy version, substitute butter with vegan butter and use dairy-free chocolate chips.
Avoid overbaking; the filling should be slightly soft in the center for that perfect gooey texture.
Pie can be made a day ahead and stored covered at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, Southern dessert, pecan chocolate pie, easy Texas pie