Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Chocolate Lovers' Pecan Pie

Yes, it's delicious!!!

Check out the chocolate on Gabrielle's face! :)

1 pie crust

1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 T. milk

1 c. brown sugar

¾ c. light corn syrup

3 large eggs

2 large egg yolks

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. cornstarch

2 T. butter

1 ¼ c. pecan pieces

  1. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Bring pie crust to room temperature and place crust in pie pan.
  2. Combine chocolate chips and milk in a medium glass bowl and microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. Scrape out mixture, spread on the crust, and set aside.
  3. In the same bowl combine brown sugar and corn syrup and microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
  4. Combine eggs, yolks, vanilla, and cornstarch in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer for 1 minute. Add melted butter and sugar mixture, beating for another 30 seconds. Stir in pecans and pour into pie.
  5. Bake on a lower oven rack for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before serving. Enjoy!!!

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