DARK, rich, and intensely chocolaty, this is our favourite new twist on pecan pie. Make it even more special and serve with sweetened whipped cream.
Ingredients1/2 package refrigerated piecrusts
1/2 cup butter
2 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
Preparation
1 Preheat oven to 350°. Roll piecrust into a 13-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate; fold edges under, and crimp.
2 Microwave butter and chocolate squares in a large microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50 percent power) 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. Whisk in evaporated milk, eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla.
3 Stir together granulated sugar and next 3 ingredients. Add sugar mixture to chocolate mixture, whisking until smooth. Pour mixture into prepared crust.
4 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). — Online.