Easy Chocolate Pecan Pie

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This is my own invention--combining chocolate with a pecan pie seemed like such a good idea. I decided to try it, and the result was delicious. In place of instant coffee, try using espresso.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

  • cup butter

  • cup white sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup light corn syrup

  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder (Optional)

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in sugar, and set aside to cool.

  2. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs well. Stir in salt, corn syrup and melted butter mixture. Add coffee powder mixed with 1 teaspoon water, if desired. Stir in the chopped pecans.

  3. Spread chocolate chips evenly over the bottom of the pie crust. Pour pecan mixture over the crust.

  4. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until set. Cover and let stand at room temperature about 8 hours before serving. Pie will be soft.

  5. Combine cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla in a small mixing bowl. Whip until stiff. Garnish pie.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

640 Calories
39g Fat
75g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 640
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 49%
Saturated Fat 15g 77%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 304mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 75g 27%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 41g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 190mg 4%

* 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.