Description
A rich and decadent Kentucky Pecan Pie featuring a buttery 9-inch pie crust filled with toasted pecans, mixed nuts, and semisweet chocolate chips. Sweetened with dark corn syrup and brown sugar, this pie combines nutty flavors and luscious chocolate in a classic Southern dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Nuts
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts (such as walnuts, almonds)
Chocolate
- 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
Filling
- 1 cup dark corn syrup
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pie Crust: Roll out your prepared pie dough into a 9-inch pie pan, pressing firmly into place. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to prevent it from shrinking while baking.
- Toast the Nuts: Lightly toast the pecans and mixed nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes until they become fragrant. This step enhances their flavor and adds a pleasant crunch.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together dark corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Nuts and Chocolate: Gently fold the toasted pecans, mixed nuts, and chocolate chips into the filling mixture, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Fill and Bake: Pour the prepared filling into the chilled pie crust. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust turns golden brown. Begin checking at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Cool Completely: Allow the pie to cool fully on a wire rack. Cooling helps the filling to set properly, making the pie easier to slice and enjoy without losing its gooey texture.
Notes
- Pre-chilling the pie crust helps to prevent shrinking and maintains a flaky texture.
- Toasting nuts brings out their flavor and adds depth to the pie’s taste.
- Check the pie starting at 50 minutes to prevent overbaking and ensure a perfectly set filling.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing to maintain the gooey texture and clean slices.
- Use a pie shield or aluminum foil to protect the crust edges if they brown too quickly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Keywords: pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, Kentucky pecan pie, nut pie, Southern dessert, chocolate nuts pie
