DARK CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE

DARK CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups pecan halves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt
Unsweetened whipped cream
1, 9 inch pie crust (I just use the Pillsbury brand)

Steps:

In a small microwave-safe glass bowl, melt the butter with the chocolate in a microwave oven. Stir until blended and smooth. Scrape the chocolate mixture into a medium bowl and add the brown sugar. Stir in the eggs, corn syrup, vanilla and kosher salt, then stir in the pecans. (You can roast the pecans for 5 minutes at 350 for five minutes if you want the flavor to pop) Pour the filling into the pie shell and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until set in the center. Let the pie cool completely. Serve with whipped cream.