Bittersweet Chocolate Pecan Pie

A decadent dessert that combines rich bittersweet chocolate with toasted pecans in a flaky pastry crust, finished with a classic pecan pie filling. Perfect for special occasions or holiday gatherings.

8 servings
1 hr 45 min

Ingredients

  • 1 bar bittersweet chocolate bar
  • 1 crust Pastry dough
  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 3 large eggs
  • cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 serving whipped cream

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Melt chocolate in a metal bowl set over barely simmering water, stirring. Remove from heat.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Roll out dough into a 13-inch round on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim excess dough, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold overhang under and press against rim of pie plate, then crimp decoratively.

    15 min

  4. 4.

    Spread chocolate in bottom of pie shell with back of spoon and let it set, then cover with pecans.

    10 min

  5. 5.

    Whisk together eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl, then whisk in corn syrup and pour over pecans.

    5 min

  6. 6.

    Bake pie until filling is puffed and crust is golden, 50 to 60 minutes. (If pie is browning too fast after 30 minutes, loosely cover with foil.) Cool pie on a rack to warm or room temperature. Serve with whipped cream.

    60 min

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