Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 (14.1-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts; 1/2 cup butter; 2 (1-oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking squares; 1 (5-oz.) can evaporated milk (2/3 cup); 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups pecan halves and pieces; 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Servings: persons

1/2 (14.1-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts
1/2 cup butter
2 (1-oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking squares
1 (5-oz.) can evaporated milk (2/3 cup)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups pecan halves and pieces
2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Roll piecrust into a 13-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate; fold edges under, and crimp.
2
Microwave butter and chocolate squares in a large microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. Whisk in evaporated milk, eggs, and 1 tsp. vanilla.
3
Stir together granulated sugar and next 3 ingredients. Add sugar mixture to chocolate mixture, whisking until smooth. Pour mixture into prepared crust.
4
Bake pie at 350u00b0 for 40 minutes. Stir together pecans, next 2 ingredients, and remaining 1 tsp. vanilla; sprinkle over pie. Bake 10 more minutes or until set. Remove from oven to a wire rack, and cool completely (about 1 hour).

1678

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1/2 (14.1-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts, 1/2 cup butter, 2 (1-oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, 1 (5-oz.) can evaporated milk (2/3 cup), and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Pecan Chess 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-Pecan Chess Pie

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