Chef John's Chocolate Pecan Pie

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A 5-star pecan pie recipe can't get much better, but anything will always benefit from a little added chocolate! This easy and delicious recipe is based on Elaine Helms' popular Pecan Pie V, but I've added a touch of chocolate which puts this into a whole other league of dessert awesomeness!

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Published on February 22, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie
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Meet the pie that really is as "easy as pie"

Despite the colloquial idiom, pies are not that easy, and in my opinion, it's not the dough that separates the good from the great, it's the fillings. With fresh fruit pies, you have to worry about too much or too little liquid. Custard-based fillings are texturally tricky. And don't even get me started on lemon meringue.

However, there's one category of pie whose fillings are so easy, they're nearly impossible to mess up. That would be the seasonally appropriate nut pie. If you can work a whisk, and set a timer, you have what it takes to excel in this genre.

We added a handful of chocolate chips, but the recipe is based on Elaine Helms' Pecan Pie V , which I came across looking for corn syrup-free versions. By the way, it's not that I think corn syrup is a "bad" ingredient, I just know that most people don't have it on hand, and I'd hate for them to buy a whole bottle when a perfectly wonderful pie can be made without it.

In fact, the filling is so deliciously decadent the crust is almost an afterthought. If you ever want to rationalize buying a frozen pie shell, this is your chance. Either way, your chocolate pecan pie is going to rock. Enjoy!

slice of pecan pie on a white plate, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Pecan Pie. Chef John
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tablespoon milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup light brown sugar

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and hot

  • 1 ½ cups roughly chopped pecans

  • ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a foil-lined baking sheet on the lowest shelf.

  2. Place dough in a 9-inch pie pan and crimp edges if desired.

  3. Whisk eggs in a large bowl with a wire whisk until pale and frothy, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and vanilla. Mix in brown sugar, white sugar, and flour until incorporated. Pour in melted butter and whisk until fully combined. Stir in pecans.

  4. Spread chocolate chips evenly over the bottom of the pie crust. Gently pour filling over top and gently tap the pie pan so the filling settles.

  5. Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until crust is golden brown and filling is set and no longer jiggly, 30 to 35 minutes more.

  6. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature before serving, about 2 hours. You can refrigerate it once it's reached room temperature and serve cold, if desired.

    slice of pecan pie on a white plate, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
    Chocolate Pecan Pie. Chef John

Chef's Note:

You can use a frozen pie shell, a premade dough, or make your own.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

543 Calories
37g Fat
52g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 543
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g 48%
Saturated Fat 12g 61%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Protein 5g 11%
Potassium 185mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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