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Kentucky Pecan Pie

Decadent Kentucky Pecan Pie with a Chocolatey Surprise

This Kentucky Pecan Pie, enhanced with chocolate chips, is a must-have for your dessert table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips Add for richness; do not substitute.
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans Measure after chopping for accuracy.
  • 3 Eggs Ensure at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Brown sugar may alter texture.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Can use salted if unsalted is unavailable.
  • 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour Avoid self-rising flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Any brand works fine.
Crust
  • 1 9-inch Unbaked deep-dish pie shell Store-bought or homemade; ensure thawed.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Pie plate

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare your pie shell.
    Kentucky Pecan Pie
  2. In a bowl, combine the chocolate chips, chopped pecans, eggs, sugar, melted butter, flour, and vanilla until mixed well.
    Kentucky Pecan Pie
  3. Pour the filling into the prepared pie shell, smoothing the top as needed.
    Kentucky Pecan Pie
  4. Bake for about 1 hour, ensuring the center is set yet slightly jiggly.
    Kentucky Pecan Pie
  5. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes before serving warm.
    Kentucky Pecan Pie

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the best experience.

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