It’s not a secret that I’m a sucker for any kind of dessert with a non-traditional chocolate pairing. Paula Deen’s Chocolate Pecan Pie does just that with the classic southern dessert and decadent chocolate.
Chocolatier Max Brenner joined Paula for the episode of Paula’s Best Dishes, and though pecan pie is usually too rich for me this is one I might have a hard time pushing away from! Paula adds about four ounces of chopped chocolate and a couple tablespoons of bourbon as well.
Chocolate Pecan Pie
from Paula Deen
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell
2 cups pecan halves
3 large eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons butter, melted
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We may not be anywhere near Thanksgiving, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make and enjoy a decadent pecan pie, complete with chocolate!
This video from HolidayKitchen demonstrates how to make a Chocolate Pecan Pie, which is a twist on the traditional version that I can really get behind!
Chocolate Pecan Pie
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
3 (1 oz) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 cups pecan halves
Combine eggs, sugar and corn syrup and mix for one minute. Add melted chocolate and beat for one more minute. Add pecan halves and stir until just combined. Pour mixture into unbaked pie shell. Bake …read more