Chocolate Gem Pie Recipe

Name: Chocolate Gem Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 c. flour; 2/3 c. ground pecans; 1/4 c. packed brown sugar; 3 Tbsp. shortening; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 c. sifted powdered sugar; 2 Tbsp. chocolate syrup; 3/4 c. butter, softened; 1/2 to 1 tsp. instant coffee; 2 eggs; 3 sq. unsweetened chocolate; 1 c. whipping cream; 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 c. flour
2/3 c. ground pecans
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sifted powdered sugar
2 Tbsp. chocolate syrup
3/4 c. butter, softened
1/2 to 1 tsp. instant coffee
2 eggs
3 sq. unsweetened chocolate
1 c. whipping cream
1 Tbsp. powdered sugar

1
For crust, combine flour, pecans and brown sugar.
2
In a heavy saucepan, melt shortening and 1 square of chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly.
3
Stir into flour mixture until combined.
4
Mix vanilla and water and sprinkle over mixture while tossing.
5
Form into a ball.
6
Roll out to make a 12-inch circle between 2 sheets of wax paper.
7
Remove waxed paper.
8
Place crust into a 9-inch pie plate; flute edge.
9
Prick well.
10
Bake until surface appears dry. Cool.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. flour, 2/3 c. ground pecans, 1/4 c. packed brown sugar, 3 Tbsp. shortening, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Gem Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Gem Pie

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