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.

Mukembo Bumali
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This pie is a must-try for chocolate and orange lovers! It's rich, decadent, and has the perfect balance of flavors. I will definitely be making this pie again and again.


Hafez Vai
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This pie is a showstopper! It's perfect for a special occasion or a holiday party. The chocolate and orange flavors are divine and the pecans add a nice touch of texture.


Theresa Robinson
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I love chocolate and orange together, so I was excited to try this pie. It didn't disappoint! The filling was rich and decadent, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Jennifer Walters
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! The chocolate and orange flavors are amazing and the pecans add a nice crunch.


Lets Renovate Hearts
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This pie was easy to make and turned out great! I used a pre-made pie crust to save time, but I think it would be even better with a homemade crust.


Topu Sikder
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This pie is perfect for a special occasion! It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy. The chocolate and orange flavors are a perfect match.


Rochelle Reliford
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate and orange together, but this pie was actually really good! The flavors were well-balanced and the pie was not too sweet.


Ahmed Ayubi
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This pie was a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was still good.


Ahtizaz Ahmed
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I had some trouble getting the pie crust to turn out right, but the filling was delicious! I will definitely try this recipe again with a pre-made pie crust.


Ssemugabi Emmanuel
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The chocolate and orange flavors were still very good together.


Emma Harts Golden Mist
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This pie is absolutely divine! The chocolate and orange flavors are a perfect match and the pecans add a delightful crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hiral Shavdia
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I was a bit skeptical about the chocolate and orange combination, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well they worked together. The pie was rich and decadent, but not too sweet. The pecans added a nice touch of texture.


Kibwika Farouk
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This pie was so easy to make and turned out perfectly! The chocolate and orange flavors were perfectly balanced and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be adding this to my regular baking rotation.


Talha Asim
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This chocolate orange pecan pie was a huge hit at my holiday party! Everyone raved about the combination of flavors and the gooey, decadent filling. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.