Description
Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie is a delightful dessert that brings together rich chocolate and crunchy pecans in a buttery crust. Each slice offers a perfect balance of gooey filling and crispy texture, making it an ideal centerpiece for any occasion. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed cold, this pie creates moments of joy and nostalgia that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup toasted pecans (chopped)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fit the pie crust into the pie pan, crimping the edges if desired.
- In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in heavy cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in chopped toasted pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg