Pecan Crusted Chocolate Truffle Pie

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I am a pastry chef and I have developed many desserts that can be served at Passover. This shouldn't be prepared just for the holiday - it's great all year long! Garnish with any seasonal fresh berries.

Submitted by springfield70
Updated on January 19, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch pie
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

Crust:

  • 2 cups chopped pecans

  • ⅓ cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • ½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 ⅓ cups semisweet chocolate chips

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

  • 4 egg yolks

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup heavy cream

  • ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 tablespoon brandy

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the pecans, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter and miniature chocolate chips. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie plate. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool completely.

  3. In a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water, combine 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butter. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.

  4. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until thick and pale using an electric mixer, at least 3 minutes. Stir into the melted chocolate and set it back over the pan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour into the cooled crust and smooth the top.

  5. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan. When warm, stir in the remaining chocolate chips until melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the brandy. Pour over the truffle filling. Refrigerate for several hours to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

692 Calories
57g Fat
48g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 692
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 57g 74%
Saturated Fat 23g 117%
Cholesterol 158mg 53%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 18%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 41g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 310mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.