Description
Indulgent chocolate fudge pecan pie brings Southern comfort to dessert tables with rich, gooey layers of pure decadence. Pecan lovers will savor each silky bite of this irresistible classic that promises sweet, nutty perfection in every forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (155 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, cold & cubed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 24 tablespoons (360 milliliters) ice water
Filling Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (180 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (150 grams) pecans, chopped
- ½ cup (50 grams) whole pecans (for topping)
- ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter
Additional Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (150 grams) brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) light corn syrup (or maple syrup for a twist)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a fine, even base for the pie crust.
- Incorporate cold butter into the flour mixture, using a pastry cutter or your fingertips to break down the butter until the texture resembles rough, uneven breadcrumbs.
- Slowly introduce ice water, one tablespoon at a time, gently stirring until the dough begins to clump and hold its shape cohesively.
- Shape the dough into a compact disk, ensuring a smooth, even surface.
- Wrap the dough tightly in plastic film, sealing out any air pockets.
- Refrigerate the wrapped dough for half an hour, allowing the butter to solidify and the gluten to relax.
- Remove the chilled dough and place it on a lightly dusted work surface.
- Roll out the dough with steady, even pressure, creating a circular shape slightly larger than the pie pan.
- Carefully transfer the rolled dough to the 9-inch pie pan, gently pressing it into the corners and sides.
- Trim the excess dough around the edges, creating a clean, uniform border.
Notes
- Select high-quality unsalted butter for a flakier, more tender crust that melts smoothly in your mouth.
- Keep all pastry ingredients extremely cold to prevent gluten development and ensure a light, crisp texture.
- Use a food processor for faster, more consistent butter cutting if you want to reduce manual mixing time.
- Consider toasting pecans beforehand to intensify their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the pie’s overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 471
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 143mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg