Chef John's Chocolate Pecan Pie
Description
Easy, delicious, and made more decadent with the addition of chocolate chips, this pecan pie is a must-have on your holiday table.
Ingredients
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1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
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2 large eggs
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1 tablespoon milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup light brown sugar
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and hot
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1 1/2 cups roughly chopped pecans
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1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place a foil-lined baking sheet on the lowest shelf.
2
Place dough in a 9-inch pie pan and crimp edges if desired.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.