Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pecan Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 160 g caster sugar; 2 egg yolks; 300 g unsalted butter; 500 g strong white flour; 50 ml water; 80 g dark chocolate, broken into pieces; 45 g unsalted butter; 160 g granulated sugar; 235 ml golden syrup; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 235 g pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

160 g caster sugar
2 egg yolks
300 g unsalted butter
500 g strong white flour
50 ml water
80 g dark chocolate, broken into pieces
45 g unsalted butter
160 g granulated sugar
235 ml golden syrup
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
235 g pecans, chopped

1
First make the sweet pastry.
2
Mix together the sugar, egg yolks and butter in a large bowl.
3
Sift the flour onto the buttery mixture and, using your fingers, rub it all together until you get a sandy texture.
4
Add the water and quickly press it into soft dough.
5
Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for a minimum of four hours.
6
Preheat the oven to 200C/gas 6/400F.
7
Roll out the pastry and use it to line a 25cm tart tin.
8
Prick the base and chill until required.
9
Melt the chocolate and the butter together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water; set aside.
10
In a medium sized saucepan, combine the sugar and corn syrup and bring to the boil, stirring constantly.
11
Set aside to cool.
12
Beat the eggs in a large bowl, then stir in the melted chocolate-butter mixture.
13
Whisk in the sugar syrup mixture and thoroughly combine.
14
Add the vanilla extract and stir in the pecans.
15
Set aside until completely cool.
16
Pour the pecan filling into the chilled pastry and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
17
Lower the temperature to 180C/gas 4/350F and continue to bake for about 20 minutes until the pastry is golden and the filling is set.

2081

kcal

Calories

132

Fat

198

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 160 g caster sugar, 2 egg yolks, 300 g unsalted butter, 500 g strong white flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Pecan 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 Pie

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