Chocolate Pecan Pie

Indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with this decadent Chocolate Pecan Pie. Imagine a buttery sablé crust perfectly paired with a chocolate filling infused with maple syrup. With its deep, amber richness, maple syrup adds a natural sweetness and complexity to chocolate. This irresistible combination of flavors and textures is a surefire way to elevate your dessert game and impress your guests. Curious to uncover the secrets behind this mouthwatering creation?

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Course: pies, tart

Cuisine: French

Keyword: pecan pie, thanksgiving

Prep Time: 35

Cook Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 370kcal

Cost: $12

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Equipment

1 9-inch/23cm Ø fluted tart pan greased
1 Immersion blender
1 Saucepan
1 Bowl
1 Rubber spatula
1 Whisk

Ingredients

300 g Sugar dough tart shell Recipe

Chocolate Maple Filling

325 g Walnuts or pecans slightly crushed
180 g Glucose/corn syrup
180 g Maple syrup or honey or both
10 g Vanilla extract
2 g Salt
60 g Butter
100 g Dark chocolate
30 g Dark rum or brandy
4 ea. Eggs
60 g Raw sugar

Instructions

Chocolate-Maple Filling

To begin, in a saucepan melt together the syrups, butter, salt, vanilla and rum. Once the mixture is smooth and well combined, remove it from the heat and add the chocolate. If needed, use an immersion blender to homogenize the sauce.
In a separate bowl, beat together eggs and sugar, and incorporate it into the chocolate sauce. Mix well and set aside. At this juncture, nuts can be added to the finished filling or spread in the frozen tart shell.

Montage

Fill the raw frozen tart shell with the nuts, and pour in the filling.

Baking

Preheat fan oven to 330ºF/160ºC. Bake the chocolate pecan pie for 45 minutes. Let cool to room temperature and refrigerate a couple of hours.

Storage

Chocolate pecan pie is best eaten the day after and at room temp. It can be stored a few days in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 3 months. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 370kcal

Chocolate Pecan Pie