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Ina Garten Chocolate Pecan Pie

Ina Garten Chocolate Pecan Pie

This chocolate pecan pie takes the traditional pecan pie to the next level by adding melted chocolate to the filling, creating a fudgy, nutty texture inside a crisp pie crust. It’s a perfect balance of gooey sweetness and crunch, topped with a glossy layer of toasted pecans.

Ingredients

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For the Pie Crust:

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 34 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling:

 

  • 1 cup dark corn syrup
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves, toasted
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

For the Pie Crust:

  • Prepare the dough – In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt. Add cold butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add ice water – Gradually add 3-4 tablespoons of ice water, pulsing until the dough comes together.
  • Chill the dough – Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Roll out the crust – On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12-inch circle and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges as desired.
  • Prebake the crust – Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 12-15 minutes, then remove weights and bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.

For the Filling:

 

  • Preheat the oven – Set to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare the pecans – Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
  • Melt the chocolate – In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate chips in short intervals in the microwave or over a double boiler. Let cool slightly.
  • Mix the filling – In a large bowl, whisk together corn syrup, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir in the melted chocolate until smooth.
  • Assemble the pie – Spread the toasted pecans in the cooled pie crust, then pour the chocolate filling over them.
  • Bake the pie – Place in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly. If the crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with foil.
  • Cool before serving – Let the pie cool completely before slicing.