Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie, featuring a buttery crust and crunchy pecans—an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecans (halved)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out your pre-made pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the pecan halves until evenly distributed.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Allow pie to cool before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg