Description
A rich and decadent Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie featuring a premade deep dish crust, hot fudge sauce, pecans, and mini chocolate chips, baked to perfection with a smooth, creamy filling topped with crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
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Pie and Filling
- 1 9-inch deep dish premade crust
- 1 jar hot fudge sauce 12 oz
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups chopped pecans
- 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and place the pie shell onto a foil-lined cookie sheet to catch any drips during baking.
- Prepare fudge base: Remove the lid and film from the jar of hot fudge sauce, then microwave it for 40 seconds until it’s warm and pourable. Pour the warmed fudge into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix filling: Add the eggs, light brown sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and kosher salt to the bowl with the hot fudge. Whisk everything together thoroughly until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Add chocolate chips and pecans: Fold in the mini chocolate chips and one third of the chopped pecans gently to distribute them evenly throughout the filling.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the batter mixture into the prepared pie crust. Evenly sprinkle the remaining two thirds of the pecans over the top for a crunchy, attractive finish.
- Bake the pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the center of the pie is set and does not jiggle when gently shaken.
- Cool completely: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely to room temperature before serving to ensure the filling firms up perfectly.
Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on exact ingredient brands and serving sizes.
- If using a regular (not deep dish) pie shell, expect a little filling leftover and adjust baking time as a shallower pie may require less time.
- For a prettier top, use pecan halves instead of chopped pecans for the topping if desired.
- Store leftovers covered with aluminum foil or plastic wrap in the refrigerator for 3-5 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
