Kentucky Chocolate Pecan Pie
This Kentucky Chocolate Pecan Pie is a rich, gooey Southern-style dessert filled with crunchy pecans, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a buttery caramel-like filling inside a flaky pie crust. Perfect for holidays or any occasion, it’s easy to make and always delivers big flavor in every slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Fit the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and foamy.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Fold in chopped pecans and chocolate chips.
- Pour filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Substitute walnuts or use a nut-free version with extra chocolate chips or oats.
- Drizzle cooled pie with melted chocolate or caramel for extra indulgence.
- For a chewy twist, add ¼ cup shredded coconut to the filling.
- Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- To freeze, wrap tightly and store for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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