decadent dark chocolate pecan pie

Name: DECADENT DARK CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 - unbaked deep dish pie crust; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup(s) white granulated sugar; 1/2 cup(s) firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) cocoa powder, unsweetened; 1/2 teaspoon(s) espresso powder, instant; 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) salted butter, melted (if using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to the batter); 2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 1 cup(s) chopped pecans; 1 cup(s) dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (i like hershey's "special" or ghirardelli); - whipped cream for garnish (optional)

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Teresa G.

Here, KY

Updated on Jan 8, 2016

Special dark chocolate, cocoa and espresso powder are the secret to the intense chocolate flavor in this pie. It's one of my favorite pie recipes that I've created. It's rich and delicious and sure to be a hit.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 8 to 10

Ingredients

1 - unbaked deep dish pie crust
2 large eggs
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa powder, unsweetened
1/2 teaspoon espresso powder, instant
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup salted butter, melted (if using unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to the batter)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (i like hershey's "special" or ghirardelli)
- whipped cream for garnish (optional)

How To Make decadent dark chocolate pecan pie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and place unbaked crust (in pie pan) on a cookie sheet and set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs well.
Step 3

Add sugars, cocoa powder and espresso powder; mix thoroughly.
Step 4

Add flour, melted butter and vanilla extract; mix well.
Step 5

Fold in nuts and chocolate chips.
Step 6

Pour into crust and bake on middle rack for approximately 40 minutes, until golden brown and set.
Step 7

Remove from oven and let cool for 2 1/2 to 3 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
Step 8

No refrigeration needed.
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