Best 15 Martha Stewarts Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the decadence of Martha Stewart's Chocolate Pecan Pie, a harmonious blend of rich chocolate and crunchy pecans, encased in a flaky, buttery crust. This symphony of flavors is sure to delight any chocolate lover's palate. The pie's velvety chocolate filling is crafted from a luscious combination of melted chocolate, sugar, eggs, and cream, resulting in a texture that is both smooth and decadent. Generous amounts of chopped pecans add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor, creating a symphony of textures in every bite. The pie is majestically crowned with a lattice crust, a testament to Martha Stewart's attention to detail. But that's not all; the article also features a tantalizing collection of pie recipes, each one promising a unique taste experience. From the classic Southern Pecan Pie, bursting with the flavors of the American South, to the French Silk Pie, a luxurious and elegant indulgence, there's a pie for every occasion and taste preference.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-PECAN TART



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This is an elegant spin on classic pecan pie. A sprinkle of bourbon on the hot pie adds to the rich taste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 store-bought refrigerated pie crust (not in a pie plate)
2 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
4 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 teaspoons, chilled and cut into small pieces
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
1 1/3 cups pecan halves
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pie dough to a 12-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Wrap dough around rolling pin, and unwrap over a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press dough into bottom and up sides of pan; trim edge of dough.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, light corn syrup, 4 teaspoons melted butter, and the vanilla. Scatter chocolate evenly over tart shell. Pour filling over chocolate. Arrange pecans on top, as desired. Dot with 2 teaspoons chilled butter.
  • Place tart pan on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until filling is set, 45 to 60 minutes. If pecans are browning too quickly, tent pan with foil. Remove from oven; while still hot, drizzle with bourbon, if desired. Let tart cool completely before serving.

EMERIL'S PECAN-CHOCOLATE CHIP PIE



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For a sure-fire winner this time of year, nothing beats pecan pie. Let your little helpers add the pecans and chocolate chips, then measure and mix the easy filling ingredients.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 store-bought or homemade pie crust in a deep-dish 9-inch plate
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, plus more for coating chocolate chips
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread pecans in crust. In a small bowl, toss chocolate chips in a little flour to coat, then scatter evenly over pecans. In a medium bowl, stir together eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, butter, and flour until well combined. Pour filling over pecans and chocolate chips.
  • Bake until filling is set and crust is browned, about 70 minutes. (If pie browns too quickly, loosely tent with foil.) Let cool on a wire rack at least 1 hour. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 g, Fat 32 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g

CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS



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This delicious chocolate pecan pie treat (no crust needed) is from Anne Royal of Port Orchard, Washington.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield Makes 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 2 tablespoons melted
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 package (11.5 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 stick room-temperature butter, brown sugar, flour, and salt until coarse crumbs form. Pour mixture into prepared pan; press firmly into bottom.
  • Bake until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool, 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in same large bowl, mix eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Add chocolate chips and pecans; spread over crust. Bake until set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan before lifting out (using foil to lift). Cut into 32 bars (8 rows by 4 rows).

CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE WITH CHOCOLATE CRUST



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Make a pecan pie more decadent with a chocolate crust and melty, gooey chocolate added to the filling.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes 1 nine-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
All-purpose flour, for dusting
Easy Chocolate Crust
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
2 tablespoons fresh or dried lavender, for garnish (optional)
1 cup whipped cream, or creme fraiche

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. Let thicken.
  • In the top of a double boiler, combine 2 ounces chocolate and butter over medium-low heat; cook until melted. Set aside to cool.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. On lightly floured surface, roll out chocolate-crust dough to a 13-inch circle, 1/8 inch thick. Place dough in pan, and crimp edges. Chill 15 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Add chocolate and corn-syrup mixtures to eggs, and combine. Stir in vanilla and pecan halves.
  • Pour filling into crust. Bake 20 minutes. Lower oven to 350 degrees and bake until filling has set, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 2 ounces chocolate; bake 5 minutes more. Cool on a wire rack, 1 1/4 hours. Garnish with lavender, if using, and serve with whipped cream or creme fraiche.

CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE



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We've made this beloved Southern dessert even more tempting by adding dark chocolate. The pie filling puffs up during baking but settles as it cools.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 recipe Basic Pie Crust, rolled and fit into a 9-inch pie plate
1 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lowest position. In a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water, melt chocolate, stirring occasionally, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes (or melt chocolate in microwave). Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together (do not whisk) eggs, corn syrup, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Stirring constantly, gradually add melted chocolate. Pour filling into prepared crust; place pie plate on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange pecans in one even layer over filling.
  • Bake just until set (filling should jiggle slightly when pie plate is tapped), 50 to 60 minutes, rotating halfway through. Let cool completely on a wire rack, at least 4 hours (or up to overnight) before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g

CHOCOLATE-PECAN PIE



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Blue Hill at Stone Barns conducted a search for the perfect pie recipes, drawing budding bakers and seasoned pros to submit their recipes for some of the most delicious pies. Third-place winner Tom Ribando shares his recipe for chocolate-pecan pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9 1/2-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

All-purpose flour, for work surface
2 large eggs
1/2 recipe Pie Dough
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
2 cups pecan halves
4 ounces bittersweet baking chocolate (such as Ghirardelli 60 percent cacao), chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to a 15-inch round. With a dry pastry brush, sweep off the excess flour; fit dough into a 9 1/2-inch glass pie plate, pressing it into the edges. Trim to a 1-inch overhang all around. Fold under overhang so it extends slightly beyond the edge of the pie plate. Crimp edge as desired. Cover with plastic wrap; chill pie shell until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, butter, and vanilla and almond extracts to combine. Add the sugar, mix until incorporated. Add corn syrups, and mix until thoroughly combined. Using a rubber spatula, stir in pecans and chocolate.
  • Pour filling into prepared pie shell, and bake until filling is set, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack at least 20 minutes before serving.

CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS



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If chocolate and pecan pie are among your favorites, you should give these delicious bars a try from Martha Stewart's Everyday Food.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h25m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Line bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat 1 stick room-temp butter, brown sugar, flour,and salt until coarse crumbs form.
  • Pour mixture into prepared pan; press firmly into bottom.
  • Bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes.
  • Let cool, 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in same large bowl, mix eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, and 2 TBS melted butter until well combined.
  • Add chocolate chips and pecans; spread over crust.
  • Bake until set, 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool completely in pan before lifting out (use foil to lift).
  • Cut into 32 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 27, Sodium 50.2, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 12.9, Protein 2.2

QUICK CHOCOLATE MERINGUE PIE



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This recipe comes courtesy of Diane Rasberry of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She says the chocolate filling of this pie is balanced out by the not-too-sweet meringue topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 9-inch pie crust, store-bought or homemade, unbaked (fitted in a pie plate)
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated whole milk
3 large eggs, separated
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place pie crust in plate on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until crust is golden, about 20 minutes. Cool completely; set aside.
  • Put a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl; set aside. In a medium saucepan, off heat, whisk together 2/3 cup sugar, the cocoa powder, flour, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Gradually whisk in evaporated milk. Whisk in egg yolks.
  • Place pan over medium heat; whisking constantly, cook until the first large bubble forms, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; whisking constantly, cook 1 minute.
  • Immediately pour mixture through prepared sieve into bowl. Stir in butter and vanilla. Pour warm filling into baked crust; cover surface directly with plastic wrap. Chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites, remaining 1/3 cup sugar, and remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue on top of filling, right up to edge of crust; bake until meringue is lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 g, Fat 15 g, Protein 7 g

MARTHA STEWART'S CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE



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An easy and delicious recipe from Martha Stewart. It's a winner and I saw Martha prepare it on one of her shows.

Provided by LizCl

Categories     Pie

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 unbaked deep dish pie shell
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
2 cups pecan halves or 2 cups chopped pecans
3/4 cup chocolate chips or 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, butter, vanilla and almond extract to combine.
  • Add the sugar, mix well.
  • Add the corn syrups and mix thoroughly.
  • Using a rubber spatula, stir in pecans and chocolate.
  • Pour filling into pie crust and bake at 350 degrees until filling is set about 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.1, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 54.1, Sodium 180, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 46.6, Protein 5.8

CHOCOLATE MERINGUE PIE



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Chocolate pie is topped with fluffy peaks of meringue.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 recipe Flaky Pie Dough
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
2 cups whole milk
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
6 large egg whites, room temperature
Pinch of cream of tartar

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 disk of dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into a 12-inch round. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edges so that there is a 1-inch overhang. Fold under, and crimp with your fingers. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prick bottom of crust all over with a fork. Freeze 15 minutes. Line with parchment, and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until edges are just golden, about 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment. Return to oven, and bake until center is golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Whisk 1 cup sugar, the flour, and cocoa. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup milk until smooth and thick. Whisk in egg yolks.
  • Heat butter, salt, and remaining 1 1/2 cups milk in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until butter has melted. Add about 1/4 cup butter mixture to the cocoa mixture, and whisk until smooth. Add cocoa-butter mixture to pan, and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and beginning to bubble, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, and whisk in vanilla. Pour through a fine sieve into cooled piecrust. Let cool completely. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat broiler. Put egg whites, remaining 2/3 cup sugar, and the cream of tartar into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk until sugar has dissolved and mixture reaches 160 degrees. Remove from heat. Beat on medium-low speed for 5 minutes. Raise speed, and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 4 minutes. Spoon onto pie, making sure meringue touches crust. Broil until browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL PECAN TART



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Dark chocolate and gooey caramel make this twist on pecan pie taste like a candy bar. Finish with flaky sea salt for balance and extra crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 4h40m

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Crust: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt until combined. Beat butter with confectioners' sugar on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg yolk and beat until combined. Add flour mixture and beat on low speed until just combined and crumbly (do not overmix). Pat dough into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 2 days, or freeze up to 1 month.
  • On a lightly floured piece of parchment, roll dough into a 12-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. With a paring knife, trim dough flush with rim; refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes.
  • Blind-bake crust: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prick bottom of tart all over with a fork. Bake until set and dough is dry, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Filling: Combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring gently, until sugar is dissolved. Continue to cook, without stirring, until syrup comes to a boil, occasionally washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystals from forming. Cook until syrup is amber in color, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Carefully add heavy cream (caramel will steam and spatter). Add butter, vanilla, salt, and chocolate; stir until melted and smooth. Add pecans; stir until combined. Transfer mixture to tart crust. Let stand until set and cool, about 2 hours. Tart can be served room-temperature or refrigerated, uncovered, up to 3 days. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes and sprinkle with flaky salt before serving.

PECAN PIE



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Rich, buttery, and oh-so-simple, the classic pecan pie has earned its place as a Thanksgiving mainstay. It's also a wonderful choice to make ahead of time since it will need several hours to cool before serving. Dollop with freshly whipped and barely sweetened cream to balance out the bold sweetness of this pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 recipe Basic Pie Dough, rolled out and fitted into a 9-inch pie plate
4 large eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar such as Sugar In The Raw
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups pecan halves
Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. with rack set in lowest position.
  • Using kitchen shears or a paring knife, trim dough to a 1-inch overhang. With floured fingers, fold overhang under itself to form a rim; pinch between thumb and forefinger to form a uniform edge around rim of pie plate. Crimp with fingertips. Transfer dough-lined pie plate to refrigerator.
  • Make filling: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, sugars, butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth; mix in pecans. Pour mixture into chilled pie crust; place pie plate on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until filling jiggles slightly in the center when gently shaken, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Cool pie completely in plate, 5 to 6 hours. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715 g, Fat 48 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 14 g

CLASSIC PECAN PIE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 13

All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 recipe Pate Brisee for Plum Crumb Pie
2 1/2 cups pecan halves
4 large eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured board, roll out the pastry to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Place the pastry in a 9-inch pie plate that has been set on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and press it into the bottom edges and along the sides. Trim the pastry using scissors or a sharp paring knife. Crimp or decorate the edges of the pastry, if desired. Transfer to freezer until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Coarsely chop 1 1/4 cups pecans; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine eggs granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk to combine. Add dark and light corn syrups, butter, bourbon, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until well combined. Add chopped pecans, and stir to combine. Pour into prepared crust.
  • Arrange remaining 1 1/4 cups pecan halves decoratively over top of pie. Bake on a Silpat-lined baking sheet until crust is golden, filling is firm, and a cake tester inserted in center of pie comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool completely before slicing. Serve with whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE-BOURBON-PECAN PIE



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A Kentucky Derby tradition, chocolate-pecan pie gets an extra kick from bourbon mixed into the filling.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1/2 recipe Flaky Piecrust
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons aged bourbon
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 cups pecan halves, 1 cup chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate (about 6 ounces)
1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)
1 large egg yolk (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to an 11-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edge to 1 inch. Fold under, and crimp as desired. Prick bottom of crust a few times with the tines of a fork. Freeze 15 minutes.
  • Line crust with parchment paper, and fill with pie weights. Bake 20 minutes. Remove parchment and weights. Bake until crust is dry but not brown, about 5 minutes more. Let cool on a wire rack at least 15 minutes and up to 3 hours. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • Stir together butter, sugar, flour, corn syrup, eggs, bourbon, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in chopped pecans and chocolate. Pour into crust. Arrange pecan halves on top of filling. Whisk cream and egg yolk in a small bowl, and brush over edges of pie, if desired. Bake until just set in center and crust is golden, about 40 minutes. Cover with foil if browning too quickly. Let cool completely.

BROWN-BUTTER BOURBON PECAN PIE



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In this classic with a twist, the complex flavors of brown butter and bourbon breathe new life into sweet and nutty pecan pie. Traditionalists and modernists alike will appreciate the enhancement of familiar flavors, especially when finished off with a dollop of whipped cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 disk Test Kitchen's Favorite Pâte Brisée
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon or dark rum
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal)
2 1/2 cups pecan halves (10 ounces), 1 cup coarsely chopped
Unsweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/8 inch thick. Transfer to a 9-inch pie dish; trim, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Fold overhang under and crimp as desired. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until dark golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to stop cooking (you should have about 1/4 cup).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, browned butter, eggs, corn syrup, maple syrup, bourbon, vanilla, and salt. Fold in chopped pecans. Pour filling into pie shell. Starting from outside and working your way in, arrange pecan halves in slightly overlapping concentric circles, covering top of pie.
  • Place a baking sheet on bottom rack of oven, then place pie dish directly on middle rack; bake 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F and continue baking until center wobbles just slightly when shaken, 40 minutes to 1 hour (if nuts or crust begin browning too quickly, tent with foil). Let cool completely, at least 4 hours, before serving with whipped cream. Pie can be stored, covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature up to 1 day.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good semisweet or bittersweet chocolate will work well.
  • Toast the pecans before using them to enhance their flavor.
  • Don't overmix the pie filling. Overmixing can make the filling tough.
  • Bake the pie until the center is just set. Overbaking can make the filling dry.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to firm up and the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

Martha Stewart's chocolate pecan pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate filling, crunchy pecan topping, and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow these tips to make the best chocolate pecan pie possible.

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