Indulge in a rich and sumptuous treat with this chocolate pecan pie, featuring a deep and dark cocoa crust cradling a decadently sweet filling, studded with pecans and chocolate chips for a truly indulgent experience.
For the Crust:
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (160g), the structure of the crust
- Cocoa Powder: ¼ cup (21g), for a deep chocolate flavor
- Light Brown Sugar: ¼ cup (55g), packed, for sweetness
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon, to enhance the chocolate taste
- Soft Unsalted Butter: 7 tablespoons (100g), for tenderness
- Cold Water: 1-2 teaspoons (5-10ml), to bring the dough together
For the Filling:
- Dark Brown Sugar: ½ cup (110g), packed, for a rich molasses flavor
- Granulated Sugar: ½ cup (100g), for sweetness
- Large Eggs: 3, to bind the filling
- Golden Corn Syrup: ½ cup (120ml), for a smooth texture
- Light Cream: ¼ cup (60ml), for richness
- Melted Unsalted Butter: 2 tablespoons (28g), for flavor
- Espresso Powder: 1 teaspoon, to deepen the chocolate notes
- Pure Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml), for aroma
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon, to balance the sweetness
- Bittersweet Chocolate: 4 oz (113g), melted, for a luxurious chocolate filling
- Pecan Halves: 1 ½ cups (200g), for a nutty crunch
- Dark Chocolate Chips: ½ cup (85g), for extra chocolatey bites
Instructions:
- Crust Construction: Brush an 8-inch pie dish with melted butter. Sift together the flour, cocoa, brown sugar, and salt, then rub in the soft butter until breadcrumb-like. Add water to achieve a crumbly yet cohesive texture. Press evenly into the pie dish, creating a thin, deep crust. Bake until it's slightly darkened and set.
- Filling Creation: Whisk together the sugars, eggs, corn syrup, cream, butter, espresso powder, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Stir in the melted chocolate, pecans, and chocolate chips. Pour into the cooled crust, set on a baking tray, and bake. Cover loosely with foil halfway through to prevent over-browning.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake until the filling is set with a slight jiggle in the center. Cool completely on a wire rack. The filling will firm up as it cools.
Serving Suggestion: This pie is best enjoyed at room temperature or slightly warmed. Serve it as a luxurious end to a festive meal or a special treat on a chilly evening. Share this decadent dessert with friends and loved ones, and don't forget to bookmark this recipe for those moments when only the richest chocolate pecan pie will do!
