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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Chocolate-Pecan Chess Pie

A chess pie is a southern tradition and we have so many different ways to make them. This one is one of my favorites because I love a good chocolate dessert.  The pecans add just the right texture and flavor so the pie isn’t too sweet.

Servings: 8
Cook Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
Meal Type: Dessert
NC Ingredients: Pecans

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Ingredients

1/2
cup butter
2
(1-oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking squares
1
(5-oz.) can evaporated milk (2/3 cup)
2
large eggs
2
teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1
1/2 cups granulated sugar
3
tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2
tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8
teaspoon salt
1
1/2 cups pecan halves and pieces
2/3
cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1
tablespoon light corn syrup
9
inch Deep-Dish pie crust

Directions

Microwave butter and chocolate squares in a large microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals.

Whisk in evaporated milk, eggs, and 1 tsp. vanilla.

Stir together granulated sugar and next 3 ingredients. Add sugar mixture to chocolate mixture, whisking until smooth.

Pour mixture into prepared crust.

Bake pie at 350° for 40 minutes.

Stir together pecans, next 2 ingredients, and remaining 1 tsp. vanilla; sprinkle over pie.

Bake 10 more minutes or until set. Remove from oven to a wire rack, and cool completely (about 1 hour).

 
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