Description
This rich and gooey Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie is the ultimate Southern dessert. Perfect for your holiday table, dinner party, or when you’re craving something irresistibly sweet, this easy pie recipe blends crunchy toasted pecans with a smooth, chocolatey filling in a buttery pie crust. Whether you’re after a quick dessert, holiday pie, or easy baking recipe, this pie fits the bill. It’s an ideal make-ahead treat and a standout in any collection of dessert ideas or Thanksgiving recipes.
Ingredients
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or chopped bar
3 large eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
0.25 cup granulated sugar
0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoon salt
flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and chill the pie crust while prepping the filling.
2. Toast chopped pecans on a baking sheet for 5–7 minutes or until fragrant; let them cool.
3. Melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts. Set aside to cool.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
5. Stir in the slightly cooled melted chocolate until glossy and well incorporated.
6. Fold in the toasted pecans gently using a spatula.
7. Pour the filling into the chilled pie crust and smooth the top. Optionally, arrange whole pecans decoratively.
8. Bake on a baking sheet for 50–60 minutes, covering crust edges if they brown too quickly.
9. Let the pie cool completely at room temperature for at least 2 hours before slicing.
10. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
Toasting the pecans enhances their crunch and deepens their flavor—don’t skip this step.
Let the pie cool fully before slicing to allow the filling to set properly.
A splash of bourbon adds warmth and richness—perfect for a Southern twist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Texas chocolate pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, easy pie recipe, Southern dessert, Thanksgiving dessert