🥧 Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie
A Southern classic gets a rich chocolate twist—perfectly gooey, nutty, and decadent in every bite!
đź›’ Ingredients
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
1 cup light corn syrup
½ cup brown sugar
ÂĽ cup granulated sugar
ÂĽ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
â…“ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
1½ tsp vanilla extract
ÂĽ tsp salt
1½ cups chopped pecans
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Whole pecans (optional, for garnish)
Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
👨‍🍳 Instructions
1 Prep the Crust
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Flute or crimp the edges and refrigerate while preparing the filling.
2 Make the Filling
In a bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder. Add melted (slightly cooled) butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth.
3 Mix in the Magic
Fold in chopped pecans and chocolate chips for that signature rich texture.
4 Assemble & Decorate
Pour filling into crust. Optional: top with whole pecans in a pattern for visual appeal.
5 Bake
Bake for 50–55 minutes until center is set and puffed. Tent crust edges with foil if browning too fast.
6 Cool & Serve
Cool completely at room temp. For clean slices, chill in the fridge for a few hours. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
⏱ Time & Nutrition
Prep Time: 15 min
Bake Time: 55 min
Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
Calories: ~450 kcal per slice
Yields: 8 slices
✨ Tips
Cool the butter slightly before adding to prevent scrambling the eggs.
Refrigerate before slicing for neat presentation.
Add a dash of cinnamon for a spiced twist!