CHOCOLATE PECAN CHESS PIE

Chocolate Pecan Chess Pie image

Provided by Lynette !

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1/2 pkg refrigerated pie crust
1/2 c butter
2 oz unsweetened chocolate squares
5 oz can evaporated milk
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract, divided
1 1/2 c sugar
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp salt
1 1/2 c pecan halves and pieces
2/3 c light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 Tbsp light corn syrup

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll the piecrust into a 13-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate; fold edges under, and crimp.
2. Microwave butter and chocolate squares in a large microwave-safe bowl at Medium (50% power) for 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. Whisk in the evaporated milk, eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla.
3. Stir together the sugar and next three ingredients. Add the sugar mixture to the chocolate mixture, whisking until smooth. Pour the mixture into a prepared crust.
4. Bake the pie at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Stir together the pecans, next two ingredients, and the remaining 1 tsp vanilla; sprinkle over the pie.
5. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until set. Remove from the oven to a wire rack and let cool. (about 1 hour).