Best 7 Bittersweet Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipes

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In the realm of decadent and indulgent desserts, the bittersweet chocolate pecan pie reigns supreme. With its rich and complex flavors, this pie is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or an aspiring home cook, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques needed to create a bittersweet chocolate pecan pie that will impress your loved ones and make any occasion special. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of pie crust making, we'll walk you through each step of the process to ensure you achieve perfect results. So let's embark on this culinary adventure and discover the secrets behind crafting the ultimate bittersweet chocolate pecan pie.

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BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE



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Here we've taken pecan pie above and beyond its usual corn-syrupy incarnation. A layer of bittersweet chocolate adds richness to the dessert while simultaneously balancing its sweetness. And an abundance of pecans makes for a supremely satisfying filling.

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Pecan     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3 1/2- to 4-ounces) fine-quality 60%- to 70%-cacao bittersweet chocolate bar, finely chopped
Pastry dough
2 cups pecan halves (7 ounces), toasted and cooled
3 large eggs
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
  • Melt chocolate in a metal bowl set over barely simmering water, stirring. Remove from heat.
  • Roll out dough into a 13-inch round on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim excess dough, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold overhang under and press against rim of pie plate, then crimp decoratively.
  • Spread chocolate in bottom of pie shell with back of spoon and let it set, then cover with pecans.
  • Whisk together eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl, then whisk in corn syrup and pour over pecans.
  • Bake pie until filling is puffed and crust is golden, 50 to 60 minutes. (If pie is browning too fast after 30 minutes, loosely cover with foil.) Cool pie on a rack to warm or room temperature. Serve with whipped cream.

TEXAS PECAN AND CHOCOLATE PIE



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Categories     Chocolate     Egg     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Pecan     Fall     Spring     Birthday     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Crust
1 cup all purpose flour
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons (or more) ice water
Filling
4 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 1/2 cups pecan pieces, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Combine first 4 ingredients in processor. Using on/off turns, process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Drizzle 2 tablespoons ice water over mixture. Process just until moist clumps form, adding more water by teaspoonfuls if mixture is dry. Gather dough into ball. Flatten into disk. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate 30 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Roll out dough on floured surface to 13-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Trim overhang to 1 inch; fold under and crimp decoratively. Set aside.
  • For filling:
  • Stir chocolate and butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until melted. Cool slightly.
  • Whisk brown sugar, eggs and salt in large bowl to blend. Whisk in corn syrup and chocolate mixture. Sprinkle pecans over unbaked crust. Pour filling over pecans. Bake until crust is golden and filling is puffed, about 55 minutes.
  • Cool pie completely on rack.

CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE I



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This is made just like a traditional pecan pie, with the addition of chocolate chips. It is very fudgy. It is always the first dessert to go at our family's Thanksgiving!

Provided by Karin Christian

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
3 eggs
⅔ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup margarine, melted
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup pecan halves
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat eggs, sugar, salt, margarine, and syrup with hand beater. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips. Pour mixture into pie shell.
  • Bake until set, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.2 calories, Carbohydrate 92.4 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 39.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 401.5 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE



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Treat your family with this bittersweet chocolate pecan pie made using Pillsbury™ pie crust - a wonderful dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons bourbon, if desired
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups pecan halves
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips, melted, cooled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie plate as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie.
  • In large bowl, beat sugar, corn syrup, flour, bourbon, butter, vanilla and eggs with wire whisk. Stir in pecans and melted chocolate. Pour into crust-lined pie plate.
  • Bake 48 to 50 minutes or until set. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627, Carbohydrate 71 g, Fat 7, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 239 mg

BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE



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Not your usual pecan pie. A rich layer of bittersweet chocolate balances the sweetness of this pie. Chocked full of pecans for a decadently satisfying filling. Be sure to use a high quality bittersweet chocolate which is 60 - 70 % cacao for this pie. Cook time reflects baking pie dough and cooling. From the November 2007 issue of Gourmet Magazine.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Pie

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (1- 3 1/2-4 oz bar)
1 (9 inch) pie crusts (unbaked I like to use My No Roll Pie Crust)
2 cups pecan halves, toasted and cooled (7 oz)
3 large eggs
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
lightly sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F with rack in center of oven.
  • Melt chocolate in a metal bowl set over barely simmering water, stirring.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Spread chocolate in bottom of pie shell (fitted in 9 inch pie plate) with back of spoon and let it set, then cover with pecans.
  • Whisk together eggs, brown sugar vanilla, and salt in a bowl, then whisk in corn syrup and pour over pecans.
  • Bake pie until filling is puffed and crust is golden, 50-60 minutes. (If pie is browning too quickly after 30 minutes, loosely cover with foil).
  • Cool pie on a rack to warm or to room temperature.
  • Serve with whipped cream.
  • Note:** Pie can be baked 1 day ahead and chilled, uncovered, until cool, then cover. Reheat in a 350 degree F oven until warm, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.8, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 485.1, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 18.2, Protein 6

VELVETY CHOCOLATE BUTTER PECAN PIE



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Serious dessert lovers go nuts over this one that combines the best of two classics: pecan pie and chocolate pie. Bittersweet chocolate tames the sweetness and adds a richness that is simply irresistible. -Helen Fields, Springtown, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter
2 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
EGG WASH:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
FILLING:
1/2 cup butter
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cut in the butter and shortening until crumbly. Combine water, vinegar and vanilla. Gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Beat egg wash ingredients; brush over pastry., For filling, melt butter and chocolate in a microwave; stir until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, molasses, vanilla and salt. Stir in chopped pecans and butter mixture. Pour into pastry. Arrange pecan halves over filling., Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 784 calories, Fat 49g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE



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A 5-star pecan pie recipe can't get much better, but anything will always benefit from a little added chocolate! This easy and delicious recipe is based on Elaine Helms' popular Pecan Pie V, but I've added a touch of chocolate which puts this into a whole other league of dessert awesomeness!

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Pecan Pie

Time 3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup light brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and hot
1 ½ cups roughly chopped pecans
⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a foil-lined baking sheet on the lowest shelf.
  • Place dough in a 9-inch pie pan and crimp edges if desired.
  • Whisk eggs in a large bowl with a wire whisk until pale and frothy, about 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and vanilla. Mix in brown sugar, white sugar, and flour until incorporated. Pour in melted butter and whisk until fully combined. Stir in pecans.
  • Spread chocolate chips evenly over the bottom of the pie crust. Gently pour filling over top and gently tap the pie pan so the filling settles.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until crust is golden brown and filling is set and no longer jiggly, 30 to 35 minutes more.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature before serving, about 2 hours. You can refrigerate it once it's reached room temperature and serve cold, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 145.3 mg

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect texture for your pie crust, use a combination of butter and shortening, and be sure to keep the ingredients cold.
  • When blind baking the pie crust, use pie weights or dried beans to prevent the crust from bubbling up.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use a high-quality bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • To prevent the chocolate ganache from seizing, make sure to add the hot cream to the chocolate in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the temperature of the sugar syrup by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a soft ball, the syrup is ready.
  • To make sure the pecans are evenly toasted, spread them out in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until fragrant and golden brown.
  • For a shiny glaze on your pie, brush the top with a simple syrup made from sugar and water.

Conclusion:

This bittersweet chocolate pecan pie is a decadent and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, crunchy pecans, and creamy ganache filling, this pie is sure to be a hit. Follow these tips to ensure that your pie turns out perfectly every time.

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