Description
A festive and indulgent Christmas Chocolate Pecan Pie that combines rich chocolate chips and crunchy pecans in a sweet, gooey filling baked to perfection in a buttery pie crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings and delighting guests with a classic yet irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie
- 1 pie crust
Filling
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Place the pie crust into a pie dish, making sure it fits snugly and is ready to hold the filling.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold the chopped pecans and chocolate chips into the wet mixture, ensuring an even distribution throughout the filling.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the chocolate pecan filling carefully into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the Pie: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until the filling is set and cooked through.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack to set the filling fully before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a deep-dish pie crust for a thicker filling.
- Chopped pecans can be toasted lightly before mixing to enhance flavor.
- Letting the pie cool completely helps the filling firm up for clean slices.
- Store leftover pie covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
