Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie (Printable Version)
Decadent Southern pie with luscious chocolate and toasted pecans in a flaky golden crust for dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Crust
01 - 1 store-bought pie crust (9-inch) or homemade
02 - 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
→ For the Filling
03 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips (semi-sweet or bittersweet)
04 - 3 large eggs
05 - 1 cup light corn syrup
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
10 - 1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges as desired.
02 - Spread the pecan halves on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8–10 minutes, until fragrant and golden. Cool slightly.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Fold in the melted chocolate until the mixture is fully combined and glossy.
05 - Brush the bottom of the pie crust with the beaten egg white to help prevent sogginess.
06 - Scatter half of the toasted pecans evenly over the bottom of the crust. Pour the chocolate filling over the pecans and spread evenly. Arrange the remaining pecans decoratively on top.
07 - Place the pie on a baking sheet. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the filling is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center. If the crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with foil or a pie shield.
08 - Transfer the pie to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing. Serve at room temperature or chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses everyday pantry ingredients so no need for a special grocery run
- Easy store-bought or homemade crust works beautifully either way
- Crowd-pleasing dessert that slices up nicely for sharing
- Make ahead option lets you prep the day before
02 -
- High in fiber and rich in antioxidants thanks to pecans and dark chocolate
- Great for making ahead best flavor comes out after a few hours of cooling
- Pairs well with coffee or even a splash of bourbon
03 -
- Always toast the pecans to bring out their deep flavor and prevent any sogginess
- Let the melted chocolate cool before adding in to avoid cooking the eggs
- For extra clean slices chill the pie and use a sharp thin-bladed knife