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Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie with a thick layer of melted chocolate and toasted pecans on top, served on a ceramic plate.

Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie

A rich and decadent Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie made with toasted Texas pecans and melted dark chocolate ribbons throughout a gooey caramel-brown sugar filling. A family-favorite Southern dessert that slices beautifully, travels well, and tastes even better the next day.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: Chocolate pecan pie near me, Chocolate pecan pie recipe, Chocolate pecan pie recipe easy, Old fashioned chocolate pecan pie recipe, Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Cooling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 540kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie dish (Unbaked pie crust inside)
  • 1 Baking sheet (For toasting pecans)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For filling)
  • 1 Whisk (To mix filling)
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 ½ cups Texas pecans - Toasted
  • 1 cup Dark chocolate chips - Spread on crust bottom
  • 1 cup Corn syrup - Light
  • 1 cup Brown sugar - Packed
  • 3 large Eggs - Room temp if possible
  • 4 tablespoon Butter - Melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Crust

  • 1 Unbaked pie shell - 9-inch

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and spread dark chocolate chips evenly across the bottom.
  • Place pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5–7 minutes until fragrant. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Whisk together eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth and glossy.
  • Add toasted pecans over the chocolate chips, then slowly pour the filling over the nuts. Tap gently to release air bubbles.
  • Bake 50–60 minutes, until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice (~140 g) | Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg