Kentucky Pecan Pie with Chocolate Chips Recipe
This classic Kentucky Pecan Pie recipe combines rich semi-sweet chocolate chips with chopped pecans to create a delightful, gooey pie filling baked in a flaky deep dish pie crust. Perfect for dessert lovers who enjoy a twist on the traditional pecan pie, this treat is slightly warm and pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Pie Filling
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust
- 1 (9-inch) deep dish unbaked pie shell
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the pie evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped pecans, beaten eggs, sugar, melted butter, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Fill Pie Shell: Pour the prepared chocolate-pecan filling into the unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie shell, spreading it evenly to the edges.
- Bake Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the top of the pie is set and slightly firm to the touch. The filling should not jiggle when moved.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely to room temperature. For best results, serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Notes
- Ensure the pie is fully cooled before slicing for clean, neat pieces.
- Use fresh pecans for the best flavor and crunch.
- You can substitute the semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips for a richer taste.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an enhanced dessert experience.
- To avoid burning, check the pie after 50 minutes and cover the crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
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