Ruth's Chocolate Pecan Pie

This pecan pie is thick, gooey, and full of sweet, buttery pecans. Unsweetened cocoa adds just a hint of chocolate flavor to this popular pie.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 564 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup margarine, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

In a heavy saucepan, combine melted margarine, corn syrup, sugar, and cocoa. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Stir in vanilla, salt, and eggs until well combined. Stir in 1/2 of the pecans; mix well. Pour into pastry shell and top with remaining pecans.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 55 minutes. Let cool before serving.