Easy Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe (2024)

Easy Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe is a tasty twist on a Southern classic. Traditional pecan pie combines with chocolate for a decadent dessert no one can resist.

Easy Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

Pecan pie with a twist is so easy to make. The addition of chocolate really takes this pie up a level or two. I love classic pecan pie but this combination with chocolate is definitely something special.

It combines everything we all have come to love about pecan pie with chocolate for a tasty new spin. It is a must try! If you love pecans, also try our Candied Pecans Stovetop Recipe.

The entire dessert is so decadent and has a fudge like center and lots of pecans on top. It is sinfully rich and even better with ice cream on top.

I love it with a cup of hot coffee. It really is the best dessert or afternoon snack.

You don’t need a large slice because it is so decadent. A little definitely goes a long way.

Ingredients

• unbaked pastry shell – You can use a frozen store bought pie shell or feel free to make your own and put in a pie plate.

• eggs-The eggs should be lightly beaten and room temperature.

• light or dark corn syrup – Both of these work great and you can use your preference.

• granulated sugar – For a richer taste, brown sugar can be substituted for white sugar. We prefer granulated sugar though and find it too sweet with the brown sugar.

• semisweet chocolate chips – Semi sweet chocolate is best instead of milk chocolate. Semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate helps to cut down on the pie being too sweet. For even more chocolate flavor, add a tablespoon of cocoa powder.

• butter– I usually melt the butter in the microwave. Also, unsalted butter is suggested.

• vanilla extract

• pecan halves – I use pecan halves but you can crush the pecans into pieces if you prefer. People tend to prefer whole or crushed so just use what you like the best.

How to make chocolate pecan pie

• First, get out a large bowl. Add the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, ½ cup chocolate chips, butter and vanilla until everything is mixed together really good.

• Second, add the pecans. Stir the pecans and chocolate chips mixture together until well combined.

• Finally, pour this in the unbaked pie crust. It helps to keep the oven clean and prevent spills if you place the pie on a baking sheet.

• It is time time to bake. The pie should bake at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes. The center needs to be set and not at all jiggly.

• Let the pie cool. The pie needs to cool on a wire rack for at least an hour before cutting. Slicing the pie too soon will result in slices that are not very pretty.

How to know when pecan pie is done

The time may vary so keep an eye on it. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean when it is finished cooking.

The pie should not jiggle when it is done and needs to be set. Otherwise, you will have a mess cutting the pie and never get clean slices.

It will fall apart if not set. If you lightly touch the center, it should easily spring back if finished baking.

If you are still unsure if the pie is done, use a thermometer inserted into the middle of the pie. It should read 200 degrees.

Do You Use Light or Dark Corn Syrup?

You can use either light corn syrup or dark corn syrup in this recipe. Both will result in delicious pie.

Feel free to use the one you already have or prefer the most. Light corn syrup has a milder flavor while dark corn syrup is more robust.

I don’t suggest substituting corn syrup for something else as this will change the way the pie taste . The flavor will not be the same.

How to store:

The pie needs to go in the fridge if you have leftovers. Make sure to cover with foil or put in a pie saver. The pie will keep up to 3 days.

Our family goes crazy over his pie so it never lasts that long around here.

CAN YOU FREEZE CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE?

This pie can easily be made in advance saving precious oven space around the holidays. Simply bake the pie as normal, allow to cool completely and wrap in foil.

I also like to put the pie inside a freezer bag after I wrap it in foil. This should keep in the freezer up to 2 months.

When you are ready to serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. You can reheat the pie in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

It is so easy to double this recipe and make more than one pie. Go ahead and make an extra for the freezer.

You will be so glad you did later. I almost always do this for holidays and the pie tastes fresh and delicious.

No one ever even knows it was frozen. Give it a try and save time while still enjoying a great dessert. See Can You Freeze Pecan Pie for more tips.

Tips for the best chocolate pecan pie:

• Sometimes the crust and pecans can become too brown while baking. If you find this is an issue with your pie, it is an easy fix. Simply cover the pie loosely by making a foil tent on top toward the end of the cooking time.

• Top each pie slice with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. It makes the pie even more delicious.

• Use ingredients that are room temperature to make the pie. This will result in the perfect texture and the pie will be smooth and creamy. It really does make a big difference so take the extra time to do this.

Easy Pecan Desserts

• Pecan Pie Ice Cream Recipe
• Slow Cooker Candied Pecans Recipe
• Caramel Pecan Praline Ice Cream Recipe

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