Texas Chocolate Pecan Pie (Printable Version)
Decadent blend of cocoa, pecans, and sweet elements in a buttery crust baked to perfection.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Pie Crust
01 -
190 grams all-purpose flour
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1.25 grams salt
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113 grams unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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50 grams granulated sugar
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60 milliliters ice water
→ Filling
06 -
240 milliliters light corn syrup
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200 grams brown sugar
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50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
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4 large eggs
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
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200 grams pecan halves
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90 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Incorporate cold cubed butter until mixture becomes crumbly. Gradually add ice water, forming dough into a disk. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Set oven temperature to 175°C.
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Roll chilled dough to fit a 23-cm pie pan. Prick bottom of dough with a fork to prevent bubbling.
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Whisk corn syrup, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and eggs until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract, pecan halves, and chocolate chips evenly.
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Pour filling into crust-lined pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until filling is set and edges are firm.
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Transfer to wire rack and allow to cool at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Chilling the dough ensures a flaky crust and prevents shrinking during baking.