Description
Rich chocolate fudge pecan pie delivers a Southern classic with deep nutty warmth. Creamy chocolate and caramelized pecans create a luxurious dessert you’ll savor until the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 cups (155 g) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold & cubed
- 24 tbsps (360 ml) ice water
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 cup (180 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups (150 g) pecans, chopped
- 0.5 cup (50 g) whole pecans (for topping)
- 0.5 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup (150 g) brown sugar
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) light corn syrup (or maple syrup for a twist)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Blend flour and salt in a mixing bowl until uniformly combined, creating a foundational mixture for the pie crust.
- Butter Integration: Methodically cut cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter, working until the texture mimics coarse, irregular crumbs that hint at future flakiness.
- Moisture Binding: Introduce ice water gradually, folding gently until the dough coheres into a malleable, unified mass that holds its shape without crumbling.
- Dough Conditioning: Form the mixture into a compact, smooth disk, then encase tightly in plastic wrap, eliminating potential air pockets.
- Chilling Phase: Refrigerate the wrapped dough for 30 minutes, allowing butter to solidify and gluten strands to relax, which ensures a tender crust.
- Rolling Technique: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough with consistent pressure, expanding to a circular shape marginally larger than the pie pan.
- Crust Placement: Delicately transfer the rolled dough into the 9-inch pie pan, pressing smoothly into corners and edges to create a seamless fit.
- Edge Refinement: Trim excess dough around the perimeter, sculpting a clean, professional-looking border that promises a visually appealing final presentation.
Notes
- Chill Butter Thoroughly: Keep butter extremely cold to ensure a flaky, tender pie crust with distinct layers that create a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Handle Dough Minimally: Work quickly and touch the dough as little as possible to prevent gluten development, which can make the crust tough and chewy.
- Use Ice Water Strategically: Add water gradually and only until the dough just comes together, avoiding excess moisture that can make the crust dense and heavy.
- Perfect Rolling Technique: Roll from the center outward with consistent pressure, rotating the dough to maintain an even thickness and prevent sticking or tearing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg