Best 6 Velvety Chocolate Butter Pecan Pie Recipes

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Craving a decadent and velvety treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the nutty flavor of pecans? Look no further! Our comprehensive article will guide you through the delightful journey of creating a "Velvety Chocolate Butter Pecan Pie". Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, we'll provide you with all the essential information and tips to achieve a luscious and memorable dessert. So, get ready to indulge in the symphony of flavors and textures that await you as we embark on this delicious endeavor together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

VELVETY CHOCOLATE BUTTER PECAN PIE



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Categories     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

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 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 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
Directions

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 wrap; 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 near 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.

CHOCOLATE VELVET PIE



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Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cold milk
2 (3 1/2-ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix (4-serving size)
4 (1-ounce) squares semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
1 (8-ounce) container non-dairy frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 Keebler® Ready Crust® graham cracker pie crust

Steps:

  • 1. In large mixing bowl beat milk and pudding mix on medium speed of electric mixer for 2 minutes. Gradually add chocolate, mixing until combined.2. Fold in whipped topping. Spread in crust. Freeze at least 4 hours or until firm.3. Let stand at room temperature about 15 minutes before cutting. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

VELVETY CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE



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An old-fashioned chocolate pie made with cornstarch and cocoa. From Hershey's Chocolate and Cocoa Cookbook.

Provided by Canadian Jane

Categories     Pie

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pastry shells, 9-inch baked
1/3 cup cocoa
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups milk
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
whipped cream or dessert topping
chocolate curls (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine cocoa, sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan. Blend in milk until smooth.
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Boil and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Blend in butter and vanilla. Pour into pie shell. Carefully press plastic wrap directly onto pie filling. Chill 3 to 4 hours. Serve with sweetened whipped cream or topping and chocolate curls, if desired.
  • Note: Cook time is cooling time. You can also use a cooled crumb crust for shell.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.4, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 32.4, Sodium 361.9, Carbohydrate 70.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 41.9, Protein 6.9

DARK CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK PECAN PIE



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Since the first time I put this together four years ago, it now is a must for all our family gatherings. When I pull it out of the oven, I sprinkle a handful of leftover dark chocolate chips on top.

Provided by ashleyhas2manydogs

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 prepared 9-inch pie crusts
1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips
1 ½ cups white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
6 eggs
1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup sliced pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Press pie crusts into two 9-inch pie pans.
  • Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
  • Mix sugar, flour, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl; stir buttermilk mixture into sugar mixture. Slowly pour melted chocolate into mixture, while beating with an electric mixer, until filling is smooth. Pour half the filling into each prepared pie crust. Sprinkle pecans over each pie.
  • Bake pies in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 1 hour. Cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 70.4 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 236.2 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE II



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What better way to combine chocolate and pecans!

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 eggs
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
12 pecan halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Over hot, not boiling, water melt 1 cup chocolate chips. Remove from heat, and let cool.
  • In a small bowl, beat the eggs and salt; beat with an electric mixer at high speed until very thick and lemon colored, about 5 minutes. Gradually beat in the brown sugar and melted chocolate. Stir in chopped pecans and remaining 1 cup chocolate morsels. Pour filling into the unbaked pie crust. Decorate top with pecan halves.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 568.1 calories, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 38.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 189.2 mg, Sugar 41.8 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70% is a good choice.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the crust tough.
  • Bake the pie until the filling is set but still slightly wobbly. 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.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries.

Conclusion:

Velvety Chocolate Butter Pecan Pie is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate filling, buttery pecan topping, and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit. Follow the tips above to make the best Velvety Chocolate Butter Pecan Pie possible.

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