CHOCOLATE ORANGE PECAN PIE

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Categories     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

CRUST
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbls chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 tbls chilled solid vegetable shortening
3 tbls about ice water
FILLING
1 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tbls dark rum
1 tbls unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp grated orange peel
1/8 tsp salt
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped
2 cups pecan halves, lightly toasted
FOR CRUST: Place flour and salt in large bowl. Add butter and shortening and rub with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually mix in enough water until dough forms moist clumps. Gather into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic: chill 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 14" round. Transfer to 9" diameter glass pie dish. Trim and crimp edges. Freeze 10 minutes. Line with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until sides are set, about 12 minutes. Remove foil and beans and bake crust until pale golden, piercing with toothpick if crust bubbles, about 7 minutes more. Transfer crust to rack. Reduce oven temperature to 350.
FOR FILLING:
Whisk first 7 ingredientsin large bowl. Melt chocolat in top of double broiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Whisk chocolate into filling.
Arrange pecan halves in bottom of pie crust. Spoon filling over. Bake until filling puffs and no longer moves in center when pie is shaken, about 30 minutes. Transfer pie to rack and cool completely. (Pie can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.) Cut pie into wedges and serve.

Steps:

  • CRUST: Place flour & salt in large bowl. Add butter & shortening & rub with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Gradually mix in enough water until dough forms moist clumps. Gather into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 14" round. Transfer to 9" glass pie dish. Trim & crimp edges. Freeze 10 minutes. Line w/foil; fill w/dried beans or pie weight. Bake until sides are set, about 12 minutes. Remove foil & beans & bake crust until pale golden, piercing w/toothpick if crust bubbles, about 7 minutes more. Transfer crust to rack. Reduce oven temp to 350. FILLING: Whisk first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth. Whisk chocolate into filling. Arrange pecans in bottom of pie crust. Spoon filling over. Bake until filling puffs and no longer moves in center when pie is shaken, about 30 minutes. Transfer pie to rack and cool completely.

Abdullah mughal Abdullah mughal
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The crust is a bit soggy.


Anxari Uzair
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This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste.


REUBEN LUHANGA
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I'm allergic to pecans. Can I substitute another nut?


Sujon Hang
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe looks easy enough to follow.


Nusrat Shaheen
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This pie is a work of art.


Lunar Midoryia
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I'm drooling just thinking about this pie.


Matthew Valentine
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This pie is on my baking bucket list.


M Droid
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe for my next dinner party.


Elite Atohm
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This pie sounds like the perfect way to end a special meal.


Kayden Frame
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Chocolate, orange, and pecans? Count me in!


Mohsin Rehmani
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks divine!


Sleepy DJ
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This pie is so beautiful, it almost looks too good to eat.


backup
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate and orange together, but this pie changed my mind. It's amazing!


Sphesihle Dan
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it.


Tanzeem Hussain
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The chocolate and orange flavors pair perfectly together. I love the addition of pecans.


Sakib Ali
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This pie is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.


Sonny McKirdy
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I made this pie for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making it again.


Barbar Vines
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This pie was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious pie that everyone loved.


MH Designs
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. The filling is smooth and creamy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The orange zest adds a lovely bright flavor. Definitely a keeper!


Mtt legxy
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This chocolate orange pecan pie is a true delight. The combination of rich chocolate, zesty orange, and crunchy pecans is simply irresistible. I highly recommend it!


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