September 9, 2018

Chocolate Pecan Pie

by Karly in Christmas, Dessert, Pie, Thanksgiving    
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There is nothing better for Christmas dessert than pie. That’s a fact.

Sure, the cookies are great, but those are just snacks. They totally don’t count as dessert. (Or maybe I just say that so I don’t feel bad about eating 843 desserts on Christmas?)

Pie, on the other hand, is dessert. Pecan pie is a classic, but spruce it up with some chocolate? Oh. My. Word. Especially if you go all crazy and fancy and make your own pie crust.

Seriously. I’m a homemade pie crust convert. I spent years and years buying the box of refrigerated dough from the grocery store and then I decided to just get over my fear and master pie crust.

I’m so glad I did. I’m shocked each and every time I bake a pie by how simple it is and what a huge change it makes. People tend to go a little crazy for homemade pie crust, which makes me feel like a rockstar.

Some helpful hints: If you have a food processor, use it! Seriously. It cuts together the shortening and flour beautifully and you can stream the liquid in as it’s working. Also, yes. I said shortening. Just do it. Butter crusts are great, but they don’t even compare to the magic of a shortening crust. This dough is so flaky, but still manages to be really easy to work with!

Chocolate Pecan Pie #recipe by bunsinmyoven.com

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2.8 from 10 votes

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
 
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: classic recipes, easy Christmas recipes, easy pie recipes, holiday recipes
Calories: 884 kcal

There is nothing better for Christmas dessert than pie. That's a fact.

Ingredients

For the crust:
  • 1 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of white sugar
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 5 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
For the filling:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa
  • 3 large eggs slightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup pecan halves

Instructions

  1. To make the crust, dump the shortening, flour, salt, and sugar into a large bowl and work it together with a pastry cutter until you have coarse crumbs. (If you have a food processor, add these ingredients to the bowl with the pastry blade. Pulse until you have coarse crumbs.)
  2. Pour in the egg, water, and vinegar and stir until just combined. (If you're using a food processor, stream this in while the food processor is running, but turn it off as soon as the dough comes together. Generally, you can turn it off immediately after the liquid is fully added. Avoid overworking the dough.)
  3. Separate into 2 balls of dough and place in freezer bags.
  4. Place each bag in the freezer. You'll only need one ball of dough for this pie, the second should keep in the freezer for 6 months or more.
  5. Remove one ball of dough after 20 minutes in the freezer and roll it out on a floured surface into a 10 inch circle.
  6. Place the dough in the pie pan and tuck the edges under to make a neat, thick crust around the edges.
  7. Crimp the edges with your fingers or a fork.
  8. Place in the refrigerator until ready to fill.
  9. To make the filling, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  10. Combine all ingredients except pecans into a large bowl. Beat with a whisk until well combined. Stir in the pecans.
  11. Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for 60 minutes or until set. Cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 884 Calories from Fat 504
% Daily Value*
Fat 56g86%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 96mg32%
Sodium 362mg16%
Potassium 215mg6%
Carbohydrates 90g30%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 50g56%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 190IU4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 3.6mg20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on bunsinmyoven.com should only be used as a general guideline.

originally posted on December 9, 2012, last updated on September 9, 2018
categories: Christmas, Dessert, Pie, Thanksgiving
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