Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe – your new favorite pecan pie!
If you love pecan pie, then you’ve got to try this chocolate pecan pie recipe! This Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe is topped with chocolate covered pecans for a show-stopping dessert and is perfect for your Thanksgiving or Christmas table!
Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe for every Pecan Pie lover!
My husband is one of the biggest pecan pie fans I know. Don’t get me wrong – I love it too, however, pecan pie is always at the top of Jason’s must-have list for Thanksgiving, or any other holiday for that matter. It is most definitely rich and decadent with a crunch from the roasted pecans that can’t be beat.
To give some new life to this dessert, I’ve taken my mom’s classic pecan pie recipe, and added even more richness with some dark chocolate and then topped it with chocolate covered pecans. This pie recipe will be absolutely irresistible come Thanksgiving!
The Pie Crust:
My mom has been making pies for as long as I can remember. She is to the point where she is pretty famous for her baking skills, and has even done local “pie crust making” workshops in my hometown. She can easily roll out a pie crust in her sleep (probably because she actually has – waking up before dawn on most holidays to create some amazing holiday desserts!)
My Mom’s Famous Coconut Cream Pie is one of my absolute favorites! Unfortunately, I did not inherit my mom’s fierce pie crust abilities. In fact, I pretty poor at making a good, flaky pie crust.
Do I have to make a homemade pie crust for this chocolate pecan pie?
No, you don’t! The good news is, I’ve become best friends with the refrigerated pie crusts that you get at the grocery store. You simply let them come to room temperature, place them in your pie plate, crimp the edges, and you’re pie is ready for its filling.
My mom would probably tell me this is cheating, but I simply consider it a shortcut, or a time saver to getting just as fabulous of a pie as if you had made the crust yourself.
Baking this Pie for a Holiday Dinner?
When you use this pre-made crust, the prep time for this pie is only about 10 minutes. The bake time for this pie is nearly an hour. If you’re making this pie for a holiday meal, bake this and any other pie the day before.
This will free up necessary oven time for your turkey or other items that need to be baked and roasted on the day of the big meal.
How far ahead can I make pecan pie?
If you’re making this pie for a holiday dinner, you can definitely make this pie recipe 1-2 days in advance. Bake completely, let cool to room temperature and then cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate. Leave off the chocolate covered pecans until ready to serve.
How do I tell when pecan pie is done?
You’ll be able to tell that your pecan pie is done when the tops of the pecans are a medium-dark brown. You will also need to give it a “jiggle-test”. Do this by gently jiggling the side of the pie. If the center still seems very liquid, it is NOT done. If the center still has some jiggle, but more foamy and souffle-like in consistency, then you know its done.
Can I leave pie out overnight?
No, I wouldn’t recommend it. Because it is made with several eggs, this pie needs to be refrigerated.
How long does this homemade pie last?
This pie will last safely in the refrigerator for 4 days after being baked. Make sure it is well covered with foil or plastic wrap. You can also store the slices in an airtight resealable container.
What should I serve with chocolate pecan pie?
Serve this pie along side a fresh pot of coffee and maybe a dessert wine. Some other great options are espresso or a fresh cappuccino. Your dinner guests will be dazzled by this amazingly decadent and delicious dessert!
Here’s a quick reference grocery list of the ingredients you’ll need to make this Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe:
- Refrigerated Pie Crust
- Pecan Halves
- Dark Chocolate Chips
- Eggs
- Granulated Sugar
- Dark Corn Syrup
- Salt
- Vanilla
(For exact recipe amounts and directions, reference the recipe card below.)
If you love this Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe, be sure to check out some of my other holiday dessert recipes:
- Pumpkin Meringue Pie
- No Bake Pumpkin Pie
- Apple Pie Tarts
- Dutch Apple Pie Bars
- No Bake Chocolate Pie
- Cherry Tart Recipe
- Pumpkin Caramel Cream Cheese Poke Cake
- Pumpkin Sheet Cake
- Red Velvet Sheet Cake
- Mom’s Famous Coconut Cream Pie
- Pumpkin Pie Bars with Pecan Crumble
- German Chocolate Cookie Bars at Real Housemoms
Here’s the recipe for my Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie:
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week!
By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Delightful E Made.
Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust refrigerated crust or homemade
- 1 c. good quality dark chocolate chips at least 67% cocoa
- 4 eggs beaten
- ¾ c. sugar
- 1½ c. dark corn syrup
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ c. 1 stick butter, melted
- 1½ c. pecan halves
- 18-24 pecan halves
- ½ c. dark chocolate chips melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Roll out the pie crust into a 9-10″ pie plate, and crimp top edges.
- Pour the chocolate chips into the bottom of the unbaked pie crust, making sure they are evenly dispersed. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, add the eggs, sugar, syrup, salt, vanilla and melted butter. Whisk together until completely combined and smooth. Pour mixture into the pie crust over the top of the chocolate chips. On top of the filling, add the pecan halves. Feel free to add in a circular design, or just simply place on top of pie. Cover the top pie crust edges with aluminum foil strips or silicone crust guards to prevent crust from over-browning.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until filling appears to be set when the pie is gently moved. Let cool to room temperature before serving.
- For Chocolate Covered Pecans: While the pie is cooling, prepare the chocolate covered pecans. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave according to package directions. Typically 1 minute at 50% power, and then 30 second increments will get a smooth, melted chocolate. Dip the pecan halves ¾ of the way into the chocolate, and then place on a sheet of waxed paper to cool and set. Let the chocolate harden for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or place in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
Beautiful pie! I love pecan pie – Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up!
Chocolate pecan pie is one of my husband’s favourites. We discovered it for the first time in a little coffee shop. I’ll probably make this for the holidays!
Love the idea of switching things up by adding dark chocolate and the chocolate covered pecans are the perfect touch
Oh, my goodness! You speak my language! I love pecans and chocolate. I’d love to dive into that pie. I’m pinning, but I’m also subscribing. Your other recipes look great, too.
Hi Erin, I just want you know that this yummy looking dark chocolate pecan pie is one of our features tonight at Share Your Style. Congratulations!
Pecan pie is a favorite of mine, but a dark chocolate pecan pie sounds even better! Yum!
OMG, this looks delicious. I drooling. I’m going to try to make this for Thanksgiving. I’ll be Pinning for future reference. Thanks for sharing on Sunday’s Best.