Chocolate Pecan Pie
By: McCormick Kitchens
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Pecan pie is a classic dessert for the holidays, and this variation is made even more delicious with a layer of rich, melted chocolate that turns the filling into a decadent texture. Our easy chocolate pecan pie comes together like traditional pecan pie, but the addition of semi-sweet chocolate chips lends a pleasant, slightly warm bitterness to counter the combination of corn syrup and sugar, all while pairing perfectly with the crunch and nuttiness of pecans.
Pecan pie is a classic dessert for the holidays, and this variation is made even more delicious with a layer of rich, melted chocolate that turns the filling into a decadent texture. Our easy chocolate pecan pie comes together like traditional pecan pie, but the addition of semi-sweet chocolate chips lends a pleasant, slightly warm bitterness to counter the combination of corn syrup and sugar, all while pairing perfectly with the crunch and nuttiness of pecans.
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare pie crust as directed on package for one-crust pie using 9-inch deep dish pie plate. Press crust firmly into bottom and up sides of pie plate, making sure there are no bubbles or cracks. Bake 7 minutes. Remove crust from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
- Meanwhile, microwave chocolate chips and milk in medium microwavable bowl on HIGH 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Pour chocolate evenly over crust.
- Beat eggs in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Slowly pour mixture over chocolate layer. Place ring of foil around edges of crust to prevent over-browning.
- Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until filling is puffed and center is still soft enough to move when shaken gently. Cool completely on wire rack.
Test Kitchen Tip: To help keep pie crust from settling or slumping when blind baking, line inside of pie crust with parchment. Fill evenly with pie weights, dry beans (about 1 1/2 pounds), or even granulated sugar before baking. Carefully remove parchment and weight before filling pie.
