Pecan Chocolate Chip Pie

Before the buttery and sweet filling is poured into the homemade pie shell, pecans and semisweet chocolate chips are sprinkled over the bottom of the pastry. So as the pie bakes, the chocolate melts and mingles with the filling and makes a wonderful taste surprise. Serve with freshly whipped cream and a spoonful of chocolate chips.

• Calories: 579 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup white sugar
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 3 eggs
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• ¾ cup light corn syrup
• 5 tablespoons ice water
• ½ cup butter, chilled and diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

To Make Crust: In a medium bowl combine flour and salt. Stir well, then cut in butter until mixture is the size of small peas. Add ice water and mix just until dough forms a ball.

Step 3

Allow dough to rest in refrigerator for 20 minutes, then roll out and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Set aside.

Step 4

To Make Filling: In a medium bowl mix eggs and sugar. Add corn syrup and melted butter or margarine. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 5

Spread chocolate chips and pecan pieces across bottom of pie shell. Pour egg mixture over chocolate chip and pecan layer.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes. Serve warm or cool with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of chocolate chips if desired.