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Kentucky Pecan Pie

Decadent Kentucky Pecan Pie: Rich Chocolate Twist Awaits

Experience a delightful Kentucky Pecan Pie with a rich chocolate twist, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Adds rich sweetness and depth of flavor
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Provide crunch and nuttiness; measure after chopping
  • 3 large eggs Use room temperature for smoother mixing
  • 1 cup granulated sugar The main sweetening agent
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter Melted for richness; unsalted preferred
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Helps firm up the filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor
Crust Ingredients
  • 1 9-inch deep dish unbaked pie shell Recommended for best results

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Wire Rack
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and set the pie shell on a baking sheet.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the filling ingredients and mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the filling mixture into the prepared pie shell, smoothing the top.
  4. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until the filling is set and slightly puffed.
  5. Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a comforting treat. Consider adding bourbon for extra flavor.

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