Chocolate Pecan Pie

This chocolate pecan pie is the perfect way to finish your holiday meal with a bang. Full of rich nutty flavor and chocolatey goodness, this decadent dessert will quickly become a tasty tradition.

Chocolate Pecan Pie Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this decadent chocolate pecan pie recipe:

• Corn syrup: Light corn syrup acts as a sweetener and prevents the filling from becoming grainy.
• Sugar: This recipe calls for just white sugar, but some reviewers say they like to use a blend of white and brown sugars for extra depth.
• Margarine: If you'd like, you can substitute butter.
• Eggs: Three whole eggs add richness and help bind the filling together.
• Salt: A little bit of salt enhances the other flavors.
• Chocolate chips: You'll need about 1 ½ cups of semisweet chocolate chips.
• Pecans: Of course, you'll need pecan halves. You can use chopped pecans if you'd rather.
• Pie crust: Use a store-bought pie crust or try our top-rated Butter Flaky Pie Crust recipe.

How to Make Chocolate Pecan Pie

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this chocolate pecan pie:

1. Make the filling: Beat corn syrup, sugar, melted margarine, eggs, and salt in a mixing bowl until well-combined. Stir in the pecans and chocolate chips.
2. Bake the pie: Pour the filling into the unbaked crust. Bake in a preheated oven until the filling is set. Let the pie cool before serving.

How to Serve Chocolate Pecan Pie

You don't technically need to serve this chocolate pecan pie with anything, as it's perfectly delicious as it is (but a little vanilla ice cream or a dollop of homemade whipped cream certainly couldn't hurt).

Can You Make This Pie Ahead of Time?

This chocolate pecan pie is an excellent make-ahead option! Let the pie cool completely, then loosely cover it in storage wrap and store in the fridge for up to four days. You can serve it cold or reheat it in the oven at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 15 minutes.

Learn more: Does Pecan Pie Need To Be Refrigerated?

Can You Freeze Chocolate Pecan Pie?

Yes, this chocolate pecan pie freezes well. Simply wrap the entire pie (or individual slices) in one layer of storage wrap, then one layer of aluminum foil. Label with the date and freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"Delicious and fudgy" according to DeBonna. "I add 1 tablespoon of bourbon to give it extra flavor. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream to cut the richness."

"This was everything I hoped for and more," raves Sandra MacCoul. "I was craving chocolate AND pecans and this was just the thing I needed! However, I did use butter instead of margarine and I used the 70% cocoa chocolate bars I had instead of semisweet chips."

"Loved this," says pam. "I don't bake a lot so I like it to be easy and foolproof when I do. I did melt the chocolate chips with the butter and used a deep dish pie shell. Family loved it."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams