Easy Chocolate Pecan Pie

"This is my own invention--combining chocolate with a pecan pie seemed like such a good idea. I decided to try it, and the result was delicious. In place of instant coffee, try using espresso."

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 640 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• ⅓ cup butter
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in sugar, and set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs well. Stir in salt, corn syrup and melted butter mixture. Add coffee powder mixed with 1 teaspoon water, if desired. Stir in the chopped pecans.

Step 3

Spread chocolate chips evenly over the bottom of the pie crust. Pour pecan mixture over the crust.

Step 4

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until set. Cover and let stand at room temperature about 8 hours before serving. Pie will be soft.

Step 5

Combine cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla in a small mixing bowl. Whip until stiff. Garnish pie.