Description
This Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie combines a rich, gooey fudge center with a crunchy pecan topping, creating the ultimate decadent dessert perfect for any occasion. Featuring a premade deep dish crust, melted hot fudge, and a mix of chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips, this pie delivers layers of texture and flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 9-inch deep dish premade crust
Filling
- 1 jar hot fudge sauce (12 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups chopped pecans
- 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pie crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and place the 9-inch deep dish premade crust onto a foil-lined baking sheet to catch any spills and make handling easier.
- Melt fudge sauce: Remove the lid and protective film from the hot fudge sauce jar, microwave it for 40 seconds until warm and pourable, then transfer it into a large mixing bowl.
- Combine filling ingredients: Add the 3 large eggs, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt into the bowl with the melted fudge. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add chocolate chips and pecans: Fold in the 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips and about one-third of the 3 cups chopped pecans gently to distribute evenly without breaking the nuts.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the prepared fudge and pecan batter into the pie crust, spreading it evenly. Top the pie with the remaining chopped pecans in an even layer for a crunchy topping.
- Bake the pie: Bake on the foil-lined baking sheet for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the pecans on top are toasted. Avoid overbaking to keep the filling gooey.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature to allow the filling to firm up before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Using a foil-lined baking sheet helps catch any drips and makes it easier to transfer the pie in and out of the oven.
- Do not overbake; the center should be just set but still slightly gooey for the best texture.
- For best results, use fresh, high-quality pecans for a rich nutty flavor.
- If preferred, the pie can be gently reheated before serving to soften the filling.
- This pie pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of pie)
- Calories: 453 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
