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Decadent Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

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You can make this rich, gooey Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie from scratch. This recipe delivers a showstopper dessert with a buttery crust, crunchy pecans, and deep chocolate flavor, perfect for holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves (plus extra for topping if desired)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra richness)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and flour.
  3. Add the melted butter, corn syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt to the sugar mixture. Stir until well combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time until the filling is smooth.
  5. Stir in the pecan halves and the chocolate chips, if you are using them. Mix gently to distribute the pecans evenly throughout the filling.
  6. Pour the entire filling mixture into the prepared pie crust.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The center should be mostly set, though a slight jiggle is fine for a gooey texture. If the crust edges begin to brown too quickly, cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
  8. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack for at least 3 hours before slicing. Cooling allows the gooey center to firm up properly.
  9. Serve this rich dessert pie at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Notes

  • For a true Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie experience, use high-quality dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
  • If you want a bourbon chocolate pecan pie, add 2 tablespoons of bourbon to the wet ingredients when mixing the filling.
  • You can toast your pecans lightly before adding them to the filling for deeper flavor.
  • This pie tastes best when allowed to cool fully, which helps achieve that desired gooey texture.

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