Description
A rich and fudgy pecan chocolate pie with a flaky crust, deeply chocolatey filling, and a crown of toasted pecans. This pie is a showstopping dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for holidays or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought
- 1 cup (8 oz) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup (6 oz) bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 2 cups (12 oz) packed brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup (5 oz) whole pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Fit the prepared pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan, press gently into the sides, trim excess dough, and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the butter and chopped chocolate, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Let cool until just warm.
- Whisk in brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and salt into the melted mixture until evenly combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking gently after each addition until smooth and glossy. Do not overmix.
- Pour filling into the chilled pie shell and smooth the surface.
- Arrange toasted pecans on top, pressing them lightly into the filling.
- Bake for 65 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly wobbly.
- Cool the pie for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow filling to set.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly warm. Optional: top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use bittersweet chocolate for best balance, or substitute semisweet if preferred.
- Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor and keeps them crunchy.
- Do not overbake — the center should jiggle slightly when done.
- Cool completely before slicing for clean cuts and optimal texture.
- Pie can be made a day ahead; flavors deepen after chilling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
