Description
This rich and indulgent Chocolate Fudge Pecan Pie combines a luscious chocolate filling with crunchy pecans in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for special occasions or a decadent dessert, it features a smooth chocolate custard made with evaporated milk, melted chocolate, and butter, baked to perfection until set and served warm with a scoop of ice cream for an extra treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Filling
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 (12-oz.) package semisweet chocolate morsels (about 6 oz.)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Crust
- 1 (9-inch) frozen unbaked piecrust shell
To Serve
- Ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring it’s hot and ready for baking the pie.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the evaporated milk, semisweet chocolate morsels, and butter. Microwave on HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk the sugar and all-purpose flour into the melted chocolate mixture until fully blended and smooth.
- Add Eggs: Crack the eggs in one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition to incorporate well and create a uniform filling.
- Add Flavor and Pecans: Stir in the vanilla extract, kosher salt, and chopped pecans, ensuring everything is evenly distributed throughout the filling.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the prepared filling into the frozen, unbaked piecrust shell and spread it evenly for an even bake.
- Bake Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool for about 10 minutes before serving. For an extra delightful experience, serve warm slices topped with a scoop of ice cream.
Notes
- Make sure not to overbake the pie; the filling should be set but slightly soft in the center to ensure a fudgy texture.
- Chopping the pecans yourself will enhance freshness compared to pre-chopped nuts.
- The pie tastes best served warm with ice cream, but leftovers can be refrigerated and warmed slightly before serving.
- If you don’t have a microwave, melt the chocolate, evaporated milk, and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler).
- Use a quality frozen pie crust or make your own for best results.
