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Kentucky Pecan Pie

Irresistible Kentucky Pecan Pie with Chocolate Bliss

Delight in this Kentucky Pecan Pie, featuring a rich chocolate filling and crunchy pecans, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Avoid dark or white chocolate
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Measure after chopping
  • 3 large Eggs Use room temperature for better mixing
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Primary sweetener
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with salted butter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Don't use self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Any pure vanilla will do
For the Crust
  • 1 9-inch Deep-Dish Unbaked Pie Shell Standard crust

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Deep-dish pie shell
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Kentucky Pecan Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure even cooking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chocolate chips, chopped pecans, beaten eggs, sugar, melted butter, flour, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  3. Carefully pour the filling into the pie shell, ensuring even distribution.
  4. Bake for about 1 hour until filling is set and slightly puffed at the center.
  5. Remove and let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Slice and serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal results, use room temperature eggs and monitor baking time to avoid dryness.

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