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fudgy pecan pie

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Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

Another delicious pie from my June/July 1998 TOH issue. Sooooo good!

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yield 6 - 8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For fudgy pecan pie

  • 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
  • 4 oz
    german sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1 can
    n (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 2
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans
  • FILLING
  • 1 c
    cold milk
  • 1 pkg
    (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 c
    whipped topping
  • TOPPING
  • 1 c
    heavy whipping cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make fudgy pecan pie

  • 1
    Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil and set shell aside. Reduce heat to 375°.
  • 2
    In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter. Remove from the heat; stir in milk and water. Add a small amount of hot chocolate mixture to eggs; return all to the pan. Stir in vanilla and salt. Pour into shell; sprinkle with nuts. Cover edges with foil. Bake for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • 3
    In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over nut layer; cover and refrigerate.
  • 4
    In a bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over pudding layer. Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
  • 5
    The times for prep and baking do not include cooling time. This pie is delicious!..Enjoy!
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