Description
Indulge in the irresistible goodness of Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, a classic dessert combining rich chocolate and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 premade 9-inch deep dish pie crust
- 1 jar (12 oz) of hot fudge sauce
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups chopped pecans
- 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with foil, placing the pie shell on top.
- Remove the lid and film from the hot fudge sauce jar and microwave for 40 seconds.
- Pour the melted fudge into a large mixing bowl, then add eggs, brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips and one-third of the pecans.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust and top with remaining pecans.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set. Allow to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Garnish with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and serve with dessert wine or strong coffee for an elevated experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chocolate pecan pie, Texas dessert, holiday baking, classic desserts, pecan recipes