ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CHUNK PECAN PIE

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Our family hosts an annual barn party for our close friends, complete with a pie cook-off. A few years ago, this recipe won first prize! -Janice Schneider, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 ounces cold cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate, divided
4 large eggs
1 cup dark corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dash salt
2-1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in cream cheese and butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while making filling., In a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and 1 cup chopped chocolate; stir over low heat until smooth. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, vanilla and salt until blended. Stir in chocolate mixture. Layer pecans and remaining chopped chocolate in pastry shell; pour chocolate mixture over top., Bake 55-60 minutes or until set. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate 2 hours or until cold.

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Korpuly Begum
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This pie is a must-try for any chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious.


Maria Basheer
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This pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Night angel
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I made this pie for a bake sale and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Tordymations
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a pie that is both beautiful and delicious.


Muneer Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate pecan pie.


Zaida Pina
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This pie is so delicious! I love the gooey chocolate chunks and the crunchy pecans. The crust is also perfect.


Mardan Mardankpk
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I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The chocolate and pecans were the perfect combination. The pie was also very easy to make.


NARAYAN PANDEY
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This pie was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone raved about the flavor and texture.


Bashir Noori
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I've been baking pies for years, and this is by far the best chocolate chunk pecan pie I've ever made. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this pie again and again.


Sharmin Hossain
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This chocolate chunk pecan pie is absolutely divine! The combination of chocolate and pecans is a match made in heaven.