Description
Kentucky Pecan Pie with Chocolate and Nuts is a classic Southern dessert featuring a rich, gooey filling made from dark corn syrup, brown sugar, and butter, combined with toasted pecans, mixed nuts, and luscious chocolate chips. This pie offers a delightful balance of sweet, nutty, and chocolatey flavors with a crunchy texture, perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base
- 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Filling
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts (such as walnuts, almonds)
- 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- 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, firmly pressing it into place. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to prevent shrinking during baking.
- Toast the Nuts: Lightly toast the pecans and mixed nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Toasting enhances their flavor and adds a delightful crunch.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the dark corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Add Nuts and Chocolate: Gently fold the toasted pecans, mixed nuts, and chocolate chips into the filling mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Fill and Bake: Pour the filling into the chilled pie crust. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. Check at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Cool Completely: Let the pie cool fully on a wire rack to allow the filling to set properly, making it easier to slice and enjoy without losing its gooey texture.
Notes
- Use fresh, quality pecans and nuts to enhance flavor and texture.
- Chill the pie crust before baking to prevent shrinking and sogginess.
- Start checking the bake time at 50 minutes to ensure the filling remains gooey and not dry.
- Allow the pie to cool completely for cleaner slices and fully set filling.
- Use a glass or ceramic pie pan for even heat distribution and perfect baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg